Head of Engineering at eRecruiter

, Osun State, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Execution, System Architecture, Technical Direction, Leadership, Accountability, Cross-Functional Partnership, Node.js, Python, React, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, WhatsApp Business API, Payment Gateways, Cloud Services, DevOps

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Our client runs a technology-enabled errands and delivery service built primarily around WhatsApp, designed to function effectively within Nigeria’s challenging operating landscape. They are seeking to hire Head of Engineering in Lagos. This role is not about building perfect systems, experimenting endlessly, or running process theatre. It exists to ship a working, stable MVP, impose execution discipline, and own delivery end-to-end. Job Summary The Head of Engineering exists to: ● Own technical execution from idea to production ● Convert ambiguous product intent into shippable systems ● Drive delivery discipline, predictability, and accountability ● Build systems that work reliably in real Nigerian operating conditions ● Remove the engineering execution load from the CEO entirely Key Responsibilities 1. Engineering Execution & Delivery (Primary Accountability) ● Own what ships, when it ships, and why ● Break product scope into realistic, testable, shippable units ● Enforce delivery timelines and sprint commitments ● Eliminate “almost done” culture ● Identify execution risks early and resolve or escalate immediately ● Establish a culture where missed deadlines are explained, not excused 2. System Architecture & Technical Direction Design and maintain pragmatic architecture for: ● WhatsApp Business API integrations ● Dispatch, assignment, and order lifecycle logic ● Wallets, payments, commissions, and settlements ● Admin, ops, and internal management tools ● Notifications, logging, and monitoring, etc Guiding principles: ● Simplicity over elegance ● Reliability over novelty ● Speed over perfection ● All trade-offs must be explicit and documented 3. Engineering Leadership & Accountability ● Lead, coach, and performance-manage engineers ● Set and enforce standards for: ○ Code quality ○ Documentation ○ Ownership ○ Testing discipline ● Identify underperformance early and act decisively ● Build a culture of responsibility, not heroics 4. Cross-Functional & Founder Partnership ● Partner closely with the Product Manager on scope and feasibility ● Push back firmly on: ○ Vague requirements ○ Scope creep ○ Unrealistic timelines ● Translate founder intent into executable technical plans ● Act as an execution buffer between the CEO and the engineering team ● Own delivery dependencies, sequencing, and escalation Technical Stack & Competency Expectations You will work primarily with the existing stack, improving only where it materially affects delivery or stability. Expected exposure (fluency required, mastery in all not mandatory): ● Backend: Node.js and/or Python (API-driven systems) ● Frontend: React or similar (admin dashboards, internal tools) ● Databases: PostgreSQL / MySQL / NoSQL ● Integrations: ○ WhatsApp Business API ○ Payment gateways and wallet systems ○ Mapping and geolocation services ● Cloud: Azure, AWS, GCP, or equivalent ● DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, version control, deployments Tool choice matters less than delivery competence. Required Experience ● 8+ years of professional software engineering experience ● 3+ years leading engineering teams (5–15 engineers) ● Proven record of shipping at least one messy, real MVP ● Prior experience in one or more of: ○ Marketplaces ○ Logistics ○ Fintech ○ Payments ● Strong system-level thinking ● Calm, decisive leadership ● Comfortable saying “no” to the CEO with logic and data

Responsibilities

The Head of Engineering is responsible for owning technical execution from idea to production and ensuring delivery discipline and accountability. This role involves breaking down product scope into shippable units and establishing a culture of responsibility within the engineering team.