Senior Software Developer / Technical Lead at Soft Alliance & Resources Limited

Soft Alliance is a highly-driven organization, motivated to help businesses run efficient processes and deliver services effectively. For over sixteen (16) years, we have delivered high-end IT services to many organizations. Through our diverse experience and expertise, we have led the largest ERP system implementation in both private and public sectors in West Africa and have implemented over 80% of the successful ERP implementations in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Software Developer / Technical Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced, innovative, and passionate Senior Software Developer / Technical Lead to join our fast-paced, agile technology team. 
• This role is suited for a highly technical leader who can write production-grade code, architect scalable solutions, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive the full software development lifecycle across multiple mission-critical products.
• You will lead engineering initiatives that impact millions of users, shape our product roadmap with technical insight, and ensure we are always ahead in technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle of enterprise applications across multiple product domains.
• Architect and design scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems using modern design patterns and cloud-native principles.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope.
• Oversee integration with third-party APIs, payment gateways, biometric solutions, and ERP systems.

People & Team Management:

• Mentor, guide, and technically support a team of software developers and junior engineers.
• Conduct regular code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and foster a high-performance development culture.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and sprint planning to ensure development velocity and project transparency.

Innovation & Strategy:

• Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and frameworks that enhance product capabilities and team productivity.
• Contribute to strategic decisions, architecture reviews, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Align technical execution with business goals and support enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or professional certifications is an added advantage).
• Minimum 8 – 10 years of progressive software development experience.
• At least 3 years in a technical leadership or team lead role with direct people and product responsibility.
• Proven experience managing the development of complex enterprise applications at scale.

Technical Skills:

• Languages: Proficient in Java, C#, Node.js, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Databases: Strong expertise in Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL systems (MongoDB, Redis).
• Architecture: Experience with microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and event-driven systems.
• Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Security & Integration: Understanding of OAuth2.0, SSO, JWT, OpenID, and RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with ERP, HCM, payment systems, and biometric authentication is a strong plus.
• Maintain and extend functionality of existing legacy systems, ensuring backward compatibility and smooth transition to modern stacks.
• Refactor, optimize, and document legacy code bases to improve stability, performance, and developer onboarding.
• Collaborate with support and QA teams to resolve production issues in legacy environments.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership, team collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Passion for innovation, mentorship, and delivering business value through technology.

Benefits

• Leadership role in shaping the future of enterprise technology in Africa.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, industry-transforming solutions.
• Access to a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@softalliance.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.