Lead Engineer (Full Stack) (Remote) at Ubulu Africa

Ubulu Africa is a digital innovation hub committed to driving impactful digital innovation across Africa. With a focus on venture building and ecosystem building, Ubulu Africa endeavours to catalyze economic empowerment and sustainable development by fostering collaboration between innovators, startups, corporate organisations, academic institutions, and government agencies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Engineer (Full Stack)

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Senior/Lead Engineer (Full Stack) to join our venture studio and play a critical role in building scalable digital platforms. 
• This is more than just a coding position - you will lead development efforts, guide technical decision-making, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, impactful solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead the end-to-end development of responsive, high-performance digital platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align technical implementation with business goals.
• Design and implement scalable, secure server-side logic, database schemas, and RESTful APIs.
• Develop modern, pixel-perfect frontend interfaces using React, Next.js, and TailwindCSS.
• Manage backend architecture with Nest.js and MongoDB, ensuring optimized performance and scalability.
• Oversee cloud deployment and infrastructure on AWS, ensuring reliability and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure code quality through thorough testing, debugging, and adherence to coding standards.
• Mentor and support junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Document technical decisions, workflows, and processes for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5 years experience as a full-stack engineer/software developer or similar roles.
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks (React, Next.js), backend technologies (Nest.js, MongoDB), CI/CD, and cloud computing technologies (AWS)
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS (Tailwind), and modern JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with Git and Agile workflows.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles and ability to implement designs with precision.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, RESTful APIs, and database schemas.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong debugging skills.
• Proven track record of improving team velocity and fostering efficient delivery.
• Experience in developing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions is highly advantageous.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.