Head of Engineering at Trustcrow

Trustcrow is a Lagos-based fintech company that specializes in a B-to-B digital escrow platform. The company escrows funds between transacting parties until agreed goods, services, or assets are delivered. This safeguards buyers from sell-side performance default and safeguards sellers from buy-side payment default. The platform eliminates the purchasers exposure to making advance payments prior to the receipt of goods/services and eliminates the sellers exposure to delivering goods/services before payment. By using a trusted intermediary, users benefit from increased transparency, protection, and efficiency. Trustcrow is a USA-registered company with operations in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals, delegate tasks, and ensure accountability within the engineering team.
• Oversee the planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
• Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Oversee the architecture and design of scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the company’s technology stack.
• Identify and address resource gaps, including hiring and outsourcing needs.
• Foster relationships with external partners, vendors, and consultants as necessary.
• Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the stability and security of the company’s technology infrastructure.
• Monitor and improve system performance, addressing any issues proactively.
• Work closely with product management and other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with overall company objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
• Develop and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with the company's overall business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the product team to define technical roadmaps and ensure alignment with product and business strategies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and problem-solving.
• Manage the engineering budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet project and business goals.

 Requirements

• University Degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline
• Proven experience (10+ years) in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading in the same capacity.
• Must have knowledge of the following programming languages and frameworks used in the company: React, Next.js, Nest.js, Node.js.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, cloud technologies, and infrastructure management.
• Good understanding of agile methodologies
• Must have experience working in fintech or similar industries.
• Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and business intelligence skills
• Self-motivated and takes initiative with strong attention to detail
• Experience managing budgets and optimizing resource allocation.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively to a diverse audience
• Expert negotiation skills with the ability to manage relationships with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure that confidential data is handled in a sensitive manner.
• Oversee the architecture and design of scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
• Able to take a hands on approach building or driving technical solutions as needed within the team
• Ability to design solutions that solve large scale complex business problems
• Leadership abilities with a strategic mind
• Work closely with product management and other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with overall company objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects adhering to timelines and deadlines

Salary Range Above
N1,000,000 / month.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: [email protected] using “Head of Engineering” as the Subject of the mail