Head of Technology, Software

Department: Engineering
Location: Lekki Lagos
Salary Range:monthly
Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days on-site 3 days remote)
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Head of Technology to lead the engineering function within one of our core business units. This strategic leadership role demands a dynamic individual with a solid technical foundation proven managerial expertise and the ability to drive innovation and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning engineering activities with organizational objectives delivering high-quality products and nurturing a high-performing technical team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide visionary leadership and direction to the engineering team in alignment with corporate goals.
  

• Foster a culture of innovation ownership and accountability across all engineering functions.
  

• Promote cross-functional collaboration to achieve product and organizational success.
  

Technical Strategy & Execution

• Define and execute a robust technical roadmap that supports long-term business growth.
  

• Drive the adoption of modern engineering best practices and scalable development methodologies.
  

• Oversee the delivery of reliable high-performing and secure software systems.
  

Product Development & Delivery

• Collaborate with product management to define product vision roadmap and priorities.
  

• Ensure timely and quality-driven software releases that meet user and market expectations.
  

• Monitor and optimize product performance continuously identifying opportunities for enhancement.
  

Team Development & Talent Management

• Lead recruitment and onboarding of top engineering talent.
  

• Provide mentorship coaching and career development to team members.
  

• Build and sustain a collaborative inclusive and high-performance engineering culture.
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between the engineering team and executive management.
  

• Collaborate with other departments (Product Sales Marketing etc.) to align initiatives.
  

• Represent the company at industry conferences tech events and external engagements.
  

Data Protection & Compliance

• Design and implement secure IT systems for the processing of personally identifiable information (PII).
  

• Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations and internal compliance standards.
  

• Enforce best practices for secure data storage access and transmission.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
  

• An MBA or equivalent business qualification is an added advantage.
  

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in software engineering including at least 6 years in a senior leadership capacity.
  

• Proven track record managing complex software development projects in tech-driven or SaaS environments.
  

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in Java Angular Ionic and PostgreSQL.
  

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines Docker and Kubernetes is highly desirable.
  

Leadership & Communication:

• Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills.
  

• Strategic thinker with a passion for technology and innovation.
  

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

Benefits

• Company-provided transport services
  

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  

• Annual performance-based bonuses
  

• Sponsored training and professional development programs
  

• Paid annual leave and recognized public holidays