• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Technology



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Job Description

• We are seeking a Head of Tech who will be responsible for overseeing our client’s app, platform, and data infrastructure — ensuring seamless dispatch, tracking, and rider management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical team (software engineers, product developers, DevOps, data analysts).


• Ensure minimum 99.5% uptime for rider, client, and admin platforms.


• Oversee the development, optimisation, and maintenance of mobile apps and backend systems.


• Manage integrations across payments, mapping APIs, CRM/ERP tools, communication channels, and authentication services.


• Design and maintain system architecture for scalability, performance, and security.


• Implement DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and incident response frameworks.


• Develop analytics dashboards for real-time operations, rider performance, customer behaviour, and financial activity.


• Oversee data governance, reporting accuracy, and database management (SQL and NoSQL).


• Manage third-party partnerships, outsourced engineering resources, and technology vendor relationships.


• Oversee platform upgrades, feature releases, and product roadmaps.


• Ensure cybersecurity compliance, secure API practices, and periodic vulnerability assessments.


• Drive innovation and recommend technology solutions that enhance logistics efficiency and customer experience.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.


• 7–10 years’ experience in technology leadership within logistics, mobility, e-commerce, or fintech environments.


• Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, backend engineering, microservices, and cloud technologies.


• Demonstrated experience scaling technology systems in a fast-growing or startup environment.


• Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering end-to-end product cycles.