The People Practice – Our client, a Health Tech Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Engineering Lead

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Summary

• They are looking to hire a full-time Software Engineering Lead to lead the engineering department and help build great products.
• The Software Engineering Lead presides over the entire Frontend and Backend development teams.
• He/She will drive the vision, design, strategy, and implementation of integrated web systems to support the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-end and back-end development teams and their projects.
• Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations.
• Manage software development projects by setting requirements, goals and timelines.
• Prepare and manage the engineering department’s budget.
• Design strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources.
• Hire engineers and coordinate their training.
• Implement innovative technologies.
• Review and update policies relevant to internal systems and equipment.

Requirements

• First Degree in Computer Engineering/Science, Information Technology or similar degree.
• MSc will be considered an advantage.
• 5 years of working experience in a senior frontend and backend development position.
• Vast experience in full cycle software engineering inclusive of live projects, product growth, site/software development and experience working with numerous software-industry business models.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of a frontend and backend team through cross-functional projects and recording project progress.
• Proven track record of consistent project delivery, and designing and developing complex, interactive consumer sites/software.
• Possess an innate understanding of data modelling, data structure and Algorithm for scalability and performance as well as a strong knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MVC framework.
• Knowledge of a variety of programming languages most importantly React, and Nodejs.
• Extensive experience with technologies eg CI/CD, Docker & Container Orchestration, AWS and Azure DevOps.
• Good understanding of agile methodologies.
• Leadership abilities with a strategic mind.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Certification(s) as related will be considered an advantage.

Compensation & Perks

• Macbook
• Attractive Remuneration
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Relaxed, dynamic working environment.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2022.