Job Vacancy: Job title: Engineering Manager (Financial Technology)
Job description: Job Description:
About Company: Our client is a fast-growing Digital Financial Services company that offers investment and credit opportunities to both corporate and individual clients in Nigeria.
Job Summary: The company is looking to hire n experienced Engineering manager who will provide technical leadership, and ensure efficient project delivery and cross-functional collaboration between the engineering and other departments to ensure that technical efforts align with business objectives. The engineering manager will play a major role in the team’s productivity and morale, scalability, and performance optimization and ensure the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation which aids in knowledge transfer within the team and supports continuity in case of personnel changes.
Key Responsibilities:
§ Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects related to payment technology.
§ Monitor project milestones and deadlines, implementing strategies to address delays if necessary.
§ Provide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
§ Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in technology solutions.
§ Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team.
§ Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback for professional development.
§ Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals.
§ Facilitate effective communication between engineering and other departments.
§ Contribute to the development of the technical strategy and roadmap.
§ Ensure that the company’s technology roadmap aligns with business objectives and industry trends.
§ Oversee the implementation of robust testing processes and quality assurance measures to ensure the reliability and security of payment systems.
§ Ensure that engineering practices comply with relevant regulations and industry standards in the payments sector.
§ Implement and enforce security measures to safeguard sensitive financial information.
§ Plan for the scalability of systems to handle growing transaction volumes.
§ Monitor and optimize the performance of payment systems to ensure efficiency.
§ Identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact the stability or functionality of payment systems.
§ Implement contingency plans for potential issues.
§ Evaluate and make recommendations on third-party tools, technologies, and vendors that can enhance the payment infrastructure.
§ Ensure the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and best practices.
§ Collaborate with finance teams to manage and optimize the engineering budget effectively.
§ Justify technology-related expenditures and allocate resources efficiently.
Requirements
§ First Class/Second Class Upper in Computer Science/Information Technology, Engineering or a related field
§ 10-12 years’ experience with 4 years cognate experience in a similar role.
§ Proven supervisory and technical skills
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
§ Highly detail-oriented with the ability to catch minor errors which can result in major problems
§ Exceptional organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and schedules simultaneously
§ Strong analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
Benefits
Compensation: Highly Competitive plus other interesting benefits.
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 02:01:19 GMT
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