Senior Software Engineering Manager: Web

Senior Software Engineering Manager: Web

Role Overview

The Senior Software Engineering Manager: Web is responsible for leading the development,

optimization, and governance of the organization’s web platforms and applications. This role ensures secure, scalable, and high-performing web solutions that deliver seamless digital experiences, while aligning with enterprise engineering and digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Web Strategy & Leadership

·        Define and execute the web engineering strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and digital channel priorities.

·        Champion modernization initiatives such as progressive web apps (PWAs), micro-frontends, cloud-native web delivery, and responsive design.

·        Stay current with emerging web technologies (WebAssembly, headless CMS, API-driven frontends) to drive innovation.

2. Web Platform Delivery

·        Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of web applications, portals, and enterprise digital front-ends.

·        Ensure platforms are secure, high-performing, accessible, and cross-browser/device optimized.

·        Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, containerized web deployments, and automated testing frameworks.

·        Partner with backend, mobile, and integration teams to deliver seamless omni-channel experiences.

3. Governance, Risk & Compliance

·        Enforce secure coding standards and ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., accessibility, data protection, PCI).

·        Implement observability and performance monitoring frameworks for web applications.

·        Align web engineering governance with enterprise-wide security, risk, and compliance frameworks.

4. Leadership & People Development

·        Lead and mentor web engineers, UI/UX developers, and front-end specialists.

·        Build organizational expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue), CSS architectures, and API-first design.

·        Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence across web teams.

·        Drive career development, upskilling, and succession planning for web engineering talent.

5. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

·        Partner with digital channels, product owners, and design teams to shape customer-centric web experiences.

·        Collaborate with external vendors, CMS providers, and hosting partners to ensure quality and performance.

·        Represent web engineering in enterprise engineering forums, steering committees, and digital strategy boards

Educational Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (mandatory).

·        Postgraduate qualification (MSc in IT/Software, MBA) – advantageous.

Professional Certifications (preferred):

·        Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Architect or Developer).

·        Front-end/web certifications (React, Angular, or equivalent).

·        Agile/SAFe certifications (Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe Practitioner).

·        DevOps/CI-CD certifications (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.).

Relevant Experience

·        6–10 years’ experience in web engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

·        Proven track record in delivering large-scale, customer-facing web applications and portals.

·        Strong background in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and back-end integration for web platforms.

·        Hands-on experience in responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and performance optimization.

·        Experience in cloud-native web delivery, CDN management, and web observability tools.

·        Familiarity with fintech, banking, or large-scale enterprise digital platforms preferred.

Core Skills & Competencies

·        Deep expertise in modern web frameworks, front-end engineering, and API-driven architectures.

·        Strong understanding of user experience, accessibility, and performance optimization.

·        Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with experience building diverse web teams.

·        Ability to balance innovation with governance, compliance, and enterprise standards.

·        Strong stakeholder engagement skills to bridge design, product, and engineering perspectives