Head of Software Development at Worknigeria

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Software Development

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Head of Software Development to lead the execution of our Client technology strategy in Nigeria.
• This role is responsible for delivery, compliance, security, and scaling of digital financial platforms, while reporting to the Chief Technical Consultant and the Board.
• It requires a hands-on, highly technical leader with deep fintech expertise, strong engineering skills, and proven experience building and mentoring high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend, frontend, mobile, and DevOps engineers to deliver fintech products (wallets, QR payments, card services, microloans, dashboards).
• Oversee system integrations (CBS, NIBSS, Interswitch, Visa, Verve, Mastercard).
• Ensure platforms meet regulatory and security standards (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, CBN/NIBSS).
• Manage cloud-native deployments (AWS/GCP), CI/CD, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools.
• mplement fraud prevention, risk management, and high-availability systems.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow strong engineering and security teams.
• Drive agile and DevSecOps practices.

Required Technical Expertise:

• Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, Python, Go
• Frontend: React.js, Angular, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Mobile: Flutter, Kotlin (Android), Swift (iOS)
• Messaging & Streaming: Kafka, RabbitMQ
• AI/ML & Analytics: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark ML, Kafka Streams
• Security & Compliance: PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, AES-256, TLS 1.3, OAuth 2.0, MFA, fraud detection systems
• Infrastructure & Operations: AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
• APIs & Performance: REST, gRPC, GraphQL, Redis caching, structured error handling

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 8–12 years in senior technology roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Tech).
• Strong background in fintech, payments, or digital banking platforms.
• Proven experience with large-scale, high-availability systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian fintech regulations (CBN/NIBSS).
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@worknigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.