Engineering Manager (Remote) at Reliance Health

Reliance Health uses Technology to Make Healthcare Accessible and Affordable. Through an integrated approach that includes affordable health insurance, telemedicine, and a combination of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities, Reliance Health offers innovative healthcare solutions that meet the needs of emerging markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Job Type: Full time
Category: Engineering

Job Description

• We are hiring an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow one of our cross-functional engineering teams.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software, fostering a culture of collaboration, and supporting engineers in their professional growth.  
• This is a hands-on leadership role: while you won’t be expected to be coding full-time, you should be capable of diving into technical discussions and guiding architectural decisions.
• The Engineering Manager will collaborate closely with product, frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure systems.

Responsibilities
As an Engineering Manager, you will do the following:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers, setting clear goals and providing regular feedback.
• Partner with Product Managers and other stakeholders to define and deliver on the team’s roadmap.
• You will be expected to keep the roadmap constantly up to date
• Ensure high standards of software quality through code reviews, architecture discussions, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices (agile, DevOps, testing).
• Build an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Act as the escalation point for technical and delivery challenges within the team.
• Support hiring efforts, onboarding, and career development for engineers.
• Balance delivery speed with platform stability, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using TypeScript, Node.js, and Express and frontend services using React.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in collaboration with DevOps and support teams.
• Participate in architectural discussions and propose improvements.

Requirements
Required:

• Excellent communication skills – able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance technical trade-offs with business priorities.
• Experience running agile delivery processes (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams (2+ years as EM, TL, or equivalent).
• Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and Express and React (or comparable stacks)
• Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices.
• Experience with asynchronous programming, error handling, and performance optimization in Node.js.
• Familiarity with containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, or Nomad).
• Experience with Git-based workflows (GitHub, GitLab, or similar).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with PHP/Laravel (for interaction with our legacy platform).
• Understanding of security best practices for backend services.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Exposure to distributed or microservices-based architectures.

Benefits
At Reliance Health, we prioritize our people and their well-being. Our benefits package is designed to support your success, growth, and happiness. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Remote-First Environment: Work from anywhere while staying connected to a vibrant, collaborative team.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a salary that’s benchmarked against the best in the industry, ensuring your expertise and impact are fully rewarded.
• Premium Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, because your well-being comes first.
• Unlimited Leave: Take the time you need when you need it—no limits, no questions.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in transforming customer experiences and shaping healthcare innovation.
• Collaborative Work Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive, and team-focused environment that celebrates diversity.
• Growth Opportunities: Access tools, mentorship, and resources to elevate your skills and career.
• Learning & Development Allowance: We provide an allowance to support your ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online