Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Data Platform Engineering

Location: Lagos
Employment Type:  Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head, Data Platform Engineering is responsible for leading software engineering processes within the Data Platform engineering team, ensuring the seamless deployment, monitoring, and optimization of applications under their purview.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify problem areas
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that align with organizational business objectives.
• Develop architectural blueprints and technical specifications.
• Design and test technical architecture
• Propose IT solutions to data business challenges
• Lead engineering efforts in solution delivery
• Champion code reviews
• Assist in coding efforts where required.
• Ensure comprehensive solution documentation
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in spring boot, Java and related technologies.
• Responsible for team’s repository, lead decision making on code refactoring
• Responsible for bug fixes and improvements
• Mentor and guide development teams and ensure quality delivery of code.

Requirements
Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years in a software engineering
• 2-3 years leading a development team

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.