Head of Unit, Application Development at LEAD Enterprise Support Company Limited

LEAD Enterprise Support Company Limited is a foremost Human Resources Solutions organization with many years of cumulative experience and expertise. We are prolific in Outsourcing, Recruitment, Head hunting and HR Advisory. We are a multi-sectorial servicing company, with landmark service deliverables to our clients in varied industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Unit, Application Development

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective / Summary

• The Head of Unit, Application Development, is responsible for leading the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the bank’s software applications.
• This role ensures the delivery of secure, scalable, and efficient banking applications that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience while aligning with the bank’s digital transformation strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of banking applications and software solutions.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulatory and cybersecurity standards.
• Collaborate with business units to identify system requirements and translate them into functional applications.
• Implement Agile and DevOps best practices to enhance development efficiency and system reliability.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage integration between core banking systems, third-party APIs, and digital platforms.
• Lead and mentor the application development team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in application development, software engineering, or IT leadership roles, preferably within the financial sector.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) is an advantage.
• Certifications in software development and project management (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, AWS Certified Developer, Oracle Certified Java Developer, PMP, Agile Scrum Master) are preferred.
• Strong expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Proficiency in software development frameworks, APIs, and cloud-based platforms.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.

Application Closing Date
16th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruitment@leadhradvisory.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.