• Application Deadline: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Technology



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Summary

• We are looking for one who is a team player, who will resonate deeply with our vision, speaks the same creative language and desires same or even bigger impact.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.


• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and innovation.


• Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the engineering team and across other departments.

Technical Strategy and Execution:

• Develop and implement a technical roadmap to support the company's growth and innovation objectives.


• Drive the adoption of best practices, processes, and methodologies to optimize engineering efficiency and productivity.


• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance software solutions.

Product Development and Delivery:

• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define product requirements and priorities.


• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of product releases, meeting customer expectations and business deadlines.


• Continuously monitor and evaluate product performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.

Talent Acquisition and Development:

• Lead the recruitment and onboarding of top engineering talent, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce.


• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities to team members, promoting individual growth and career advancement.


• Foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing, encouraging skill development and cross-functional collaboration.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a key liaison between the engineering team and senior management, providing regular updates on project status, performance metrics, and technical challenges.


• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and operations, to support cross-functional initiatives and drive business success.


• Represent the engineering team in external forums, conferences, and industry events, showcasing the company's technical expertise and thought leadership.

PII Data Processor Responsibilities:

• Design, create, and implement IT processes and systems that would enable the data controller to gather personal data.


• Use tools and strategies to gather personal data.


• Implement security measures that would safeguard personal data.


• Store personal data gathered by the data controller.


• Transfer PII data from the data controller to another organization and vice versa.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 6 years in a leadership or management role.


• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget, preferably in a SaaS or technology-driven environment.


• Strong technical background in software development methodologies, frameworks, and tools, with expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Node, Angular, Ionic, Postgres).


• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their full potential.


• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of driving innovation and driving business growth.


• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.


• Join Seamfix Limited as our Head of Technology and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering organization and driving our company's success.