• Application Deadline: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Solutions and Data


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in software development and will be responsible for managing the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.


• You will work closely with our product and project management teams to ensure the successful delivery of software products and services.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the software development team, providing guidance and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products and services.


• Develop and implement software development strategies that align with business goals and objectives.


• Collaborate with product and project management teams to define product requirements and development timelines.


• Manage and prioritize the software development roadmap to ensure on-time delivery of products and services.


• Ensure adherence to software development best practices, processes, and methodologies.


• Continuously monitor and improve software development processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the use of the most appropriate software development tools and methodologies.


• Develop and manage relationships with external software development vendors and partners.


• Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior management.

Essential Experience, Skills And Qualifications

Hard skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• At least 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role.


• Proven experience in managing software development teams and leading the full software development lifecycle.


• Strong understanding of software development best practices, processes, and methodologies.


• Strong experience with one or more programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript.


• Experience with one or more software development frameworks such as .NET Framework, Spring, or Django.


• Strong understanding of database systems and experience with SQL such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.


• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.


• Strong understanding of web application security best practices.


• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Experience with DevOps CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitLab.


• Proficiency with Agile methodologies.


• Experience with containerization and serverless computing


• Experience with Azure Apps services.

Soft skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills


• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision


• Inherently demonstrate a high level of integrity and trustworthiness


• The ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to information processed, stored, or accessed by the systems


• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.