Head of Software Engineering

Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 10 years 
Location: Lagos

Company: TrustCrow

 Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Set clear goals, delegate tasks, and ensure accountability within the engineering team.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
  • Develop and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with the company’s overall business goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with the product team to define technical roadmaps and ensure alignment with product and business strategies.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
  • Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
  • Oversee the architecture and design of scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the company’s technology stack.
  • Work closely with product management and other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with overall company objectives.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and problem-solving.
  • Manage the engineering budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet project and business goals.
  • Identify and address resource gaps, including hiring and outsourcing needs.
  • Foster relationships with external partners, vendors, and consultants as necessary.
  • Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the stability and security of the company’s technology infrastructure.
  • Monitor and improve system performance, addressing any issues proactively.
  • Any other duties as assigned or required by the company or the group 

Requirements:

  • University degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline
  • Proven experience (10+ years) in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading in the same capacity.
  • Must have knowledge of the following programming languages and frameworks used in the company: React, Next.js, Nest.js, Node.js.
  • Deep understanding of system architecture, cloud technologies, and infrastructure management.
  • Good understanding of agile methodologies
  • Must have experience working in fintech or similar industries.
  • Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
  • Oversee the architecture and design of scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
  • Able to take a hands on approach building or driving technical solutions as needed within the team
  • Ability to design solutions that solve large scale complex business problems
  • Leadership abilities with a strategic mind
  • Work closely with product management and other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with overall company objectives.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects adhering to timelines and deadlines
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and business intelligence skills
  • Self-motivated and takes initiative with strong attention to detail
  • Experience managing budgets and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively to a diverse audience
  • Expert negotiation skills with the ability to manage relationships with diplomacy and tact
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure that confidential data is handled in a sensitive manner

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified Candidates should forward their CV’s to hr@gotrustcrow.com using “Head of Software Engineering” as the Subject of the mail.