Head of Engineering at Patricia

Patricia is an alternative payment solutions company that facilitates the easy use of cryptocurrencies for everyday transactions. By harnessing the intrinsic power of Blockchain technology, Patricia is set to make Crypto easy for mankind, hereby creating a new and sustainable path for the present and future generations.

We’re a bunch of misfits who believe that crypto can be simplified into its easiest form. Together, we have created a really interesting place to work. From our lollipop moments to our ambiance and work ethics that encourage growth, Patricia has the best company culture style in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location:  Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The head of engineering is saddled with the responsibility of leading the engineering department of PATRICIA; from hiring and training new team members to managing tech projects and preparing the budget of the team.
• He or she will have both a strategic and a technical role inside the company.
• The strategic aspect includes setting goals for the team, hiring engineers and prioritizing projects.
• The technical aspect is about getting actively involved in developing new products, identifying requirements and setting timelines.

Job Expectations

• Implementing best practice engineering methods Oversee front-end and back-end development teams and their projects Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements Ensure compliance with security regulations Manage software development projects by setting requirements, goals and timelines Prepare and manage the engineering department's budget Design strategies for future development projects based on the company's overall objectives and resources
• Hire engineers and coordinate their training
• Implement innovative technologies
• Coordinate with external stakeholders for new integrations and tools
• Review and update policies relevant to internal systems and equipment
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams and top management

Job Requirements

• BSc / MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field.
• 5 years or more work experience as a head of engineering or in a similar senior-level position at an engineering department
• Extensive experience with cloud technologies and Fintech solutions
• Hands-on experience in back-end and front-end development . Good understanding of agile methodologies
• Leadership abilities with a strategic mind
• Excellent project management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.