Head of Software Development at Terawork

Overview

• The Head of Software Development will lead the execution of the organization’s technology strategy, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant delivery of all digital platforms. This role requires a hands-on technical leader capable of building and managing high-performing engineering teams, while working closely with an overseas technical consultant who provides architectural direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate architectural guidance into stable, reliable platform delivery.
• Drive execution of product and technology roadmaps across fintech solutions.
• Ensure regulatory-grade resilience, uptime, and scalability.
• Lead backend, frontend, mobile, and DevOps teams.
• Oversee delivery of features such as wallets, QR payments, cards, microloans, merchant tools.
• Manage integrations with CBS, NIBSS, Interswitch, Visa, Verve, Mastercard, etc.
• Enforce compliance: PCI-DSS Level 1, ISO 27001, CBN/NIBSS regulations.
• Implement strong fraud-prevention frameworks (AI-driven analytics, MFA, AML monitoring).
• Ensure API security, error handling, and DDoS protection.
• Manage cloud-native deployments (AWS/GCP), Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.
• Ensure high availability, observability, and disaster recovery.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, auditors, and regulators.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead engineering and security teams.
• Drive Agile and DevSecOps practices.
• Work closely with the overseas consultant to ensure architectural consistency.

Technical Expertise Required

• Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, Python, Go, .NET, PHP
• Frontend & Mobile: React.js, Angular, TypeScript, Flutter, Kotlin, Swift
• Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Caching: Redis
• Cloud: Azure
• DevOps: Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD
• Messaging & AI/ML: Kafka, RabbitMQ, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Security: AES-256, TLS 1.3, HSMs, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001
• Performance: GraphQL, caching, circuit breakers, Prometheus, ELK Stack

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10–12+ years in senior engineering/technology leadership roles.
• Strong experience in fintech, payments, or digital banking platforms.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale microservices architectures.
• Deep knowledge of Nigeria’s tech/fintech ecosystem and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.