About the job
Join Electrum, a pioneering payment software technology company, at the forefront of financial innovation.
Since our inception in 2012, we have been committed to delivering enterprise-grade, cloud-native software that optimizes financial transaction processing. Our extensive expertise has made us a trusted partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, empowering our clients to serve millions of South Africans every day.
At Electrum, we are driven by impact – crafting solutions that are meaningful, acting with urgency, and fostering a culture of continuous learning as we grow. We believe in collaborative creation – partnering closely with clients and teams to develop impactful, lasting solutions. We prioritize safe practices – fostering open communication, encouraging calculated risk-taking, and building trust to enhance creativity and alignment. Moreover, we champion empowered teams – bringing together brilliant minds to collaborate intensively, uphold high standards, and lead with empathy and kindness.
By joining the Electrum team, you will:
- Engage in the complete lifecycle , from the initial spark of an idea to the final product launch.
- Enhance your skills through world-class training and experiential learning every day.
- Receive mentorship from industry leaders who are dedicated to your professional success.
- Thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment where creativity and collaboration flourish.
- Confront real-world customer challenges and witness the tangible impact of your contributions.
- Discover numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech space, contributing to important, high-impact projects.
The Opportunity
The Intermediate Engineering Release Manager is responsible for overseeing and driving core functions that ensure reliable, high-quality software releases. This role coordinates deliveries throughout the software development process within the Engineering group, from planning to go-live, while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction with quality releases.
This multifaceted position encompasses the responsibilities of a Project Manager, Program Manager, and Scrum Master. The focus is on the creation, planning, and execution of deliverables, with a strong emphasis on leading cross-functional alignment to achieve Engineering’s objectives.
We seek an individual with a natural aptitude for optimization, predictability, and a 'big picture' perspective, constantly exploring scalable methods of operation and understanding how day-to-day execution contributes to the strategic growth of both Engineering and Electrum.
