Head, Software System Innovation at Mojec Holding

Mojec Holding is a leading energy conglomerate with interest in smart metering solution and renewable energy to support power distributions companies in Nigeria and independent energy generation plants.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Software System Innovation

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This position offers a great opportunity to work alongside an elite team of engineers and business professionals and directly contribute to the success of a mission driven company with social and environmental impact.
• Candidates will get the opportunity to work in a diverse technology stack at scale and lead the evolution of our software products.

Key Responsibilities
Product Development and Delivery:

• Oversee the build and development of innovative products from ideation to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Drive a product-focused culture, ensuring delivery within timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Innovation unit to define product objectives and key performance metrics.

Cloud Management and Infrastructure oversight:

• Lead the organization’s general hardware and infrastructure team to ensure optimal system performance.
• Lead software development initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices and technology standards.
• Drive DevOps practices, ensuring seamless integration and delivery pipelines for products.
• Monitor emerging technologies to identify opportunities for strategic adoption.
• Manage cloud services, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement and maintain security protocols to safeguard organizational data and systems.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Manage and support a diverse team of developers, product managers, and technical support staff.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and high performance.
• Mentor team members to grow technical and managerial expertise.

Problem Solving and Process Automation:

• Identify and address operational inefficiencies by automating workflows and processes (e.g., Juno systems).
• Analyze complex challenges and provide innovative solutions to improve productivity and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in technology-driven roles, with demonstrated leadership in product development, team management, and infrastructure oversight.
• Highly tech-savvy with hands-on experience in building products and managing diverse, cross functional teams.
• Proficiency in: Software Development, Familiarity with frameworks and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript), Database Management: Experience with SQL and NoSQL systems, Cloud Management: Expertise in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including tools for infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with workflow automation tools and process optimization technologies (e.g., robotic process automation).
• In-depth knowledge of system architecture design, API development, and microservices implementation.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, including implementing security protocols and conducting risk assessments.
• Ability to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain) to align with business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage high-performing, cross-functional teams while fostering innovation.
• Proven experience in driving team performance and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical skills with critical thinking and proactive problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, foster innovation, and drive high performance.

Key Competencies:

• Technical Competencies
• Infrastructure Management
• Product Development
• Project Management
• Process AutomationDigital Competencies
• Automation
• Google Suites Proficiency
• Cybersecurity
• Programming Languages
• Enterprise Architecture
• AWS and Git Proficiency

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume with present monthly renumeration to: hr@mojec.com and adewumi@mojec.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.