Head, IT Software Engineering at Software Business Solutions Consulting (SBSC)

Software Business Solutions Consulting (SBSC) is a Technology and Management Consulting company that specializes in developing custom software to meet the business objectives of organizations. We have extensive experience working in various sectors of the economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, IT Software Engineering

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head, IT Software Engineering leads the software engineering function within the Bank, overseeing the design, development, and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure banking applications.
• The role ensures alignment of software solutions with business strategy and regulatory requirements while championing modern engineering practices, DevSecOps, and digital transformation.
• The incumbent manages engineering teams across various technology stacks and is responsible for software quality, timely delivery, cost management, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Define and implement the software engineering strategy in alignment with the Bank’s technology and business objectives.
• Work closely with Head, IT Delivery to prioritize engineering initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
• Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices, including agile methodologies, DevSecOps, automated testing, and cloud-native development.
• Contribute to the Bank’s digital transformation roadmap through innovative software solutions.

Software Development & Delivery:

• Oversee architecture, design, development, and deployment of banking applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage software development life cycles for projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and budget adherence.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, secure coding practices, and code review processes.
• Collaborate with solution architects to ensure software architecture meets enterprise standards and business requirements.
• Oversee integration of applications with core banking systems, digital channels, and third-party services (e.g. fintech partners, payment gateways).

People Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing software engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation.
• Manage team capacity, career development, and succession planning for software engineers.
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment and retention strategies for critical software engineering talent.

Quality Assurance & Governance:

• Ensure rigorous software testing practices, including automated testing, performance testing, and security testing.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Security, and Risk teams to ensure all software meets regulatory and internal control requirements.
• Maintain documentation for applications, codebases, and engineering processes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Serve as technical advisor to business units on feasibility, cost estimation, and solution options.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners supporting software development.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage software engineering budgets, controlling costs while ensuring quality and innovation.
• Evaluate cost-benefit of in-house development vs. third-party solutions.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in banking, fintech, and software engineering.
• Introduce innovative solutions to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in processes, tools, and technologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Delivery of projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
• Software defect rates and issue resolution timelines.

Developer productivity and velocity metric:

• Adoption rate of new technologies and engineering practices.
• Customer and business stakeholder satisfaction with software solutions.
• Staff retention and skill development metrics.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s Degree or MBA (added advantage).

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in software engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale software development projects.
• Strong background in enterprise application development, microservices architecture, APIs, cloud technologies, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience working with core banking systems, digital channels, payment systems, and regulatory compliance in Nigeria.

Other Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of Nigerian banking regulations, CBN guidelines, and data privacy laws.
• Availability for occasional travel across Nigeria and internationally for conferences or vendor engagements.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g. Java, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g. microservices, event-driven architecture).
• Experience with modern software development practices (CI/CD, DevSecOps, containers, cloud-native development).
• Knowledge of API design and integration strategies.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles in software development.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
• Business acumen with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: oaina@sbsc.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.