Technical lead at SIMS Nigeria Limited

SIMS Nigeria Limited has grown from a single store to a nationwide business in the consumer electronics space with locations across Nigeria. Our journey of consistent growth and dedication has been driven by a commitment to quality in every aspect of our business. From our highly skilled and well-informed staff to the innovations and processes we bring to bear to ensure each customer receives top-tier service and dependable products.

With pride, we believe we are on a journey to building a legacy rooted in trust, innovation, and exceptional standards riding on our partnership with Samsung, Royal Electronics, Panasonic, Philips, Beko, Kenwood, Powermatic, and many others. Our values continue to guide us, allowing SIMS Nigeria Limited to thrive in a constantly evolving market while delivering lasting value to our customers, partners, and people across Nigeria. With premium products and unmatched service, we are honored to represent these trusted brands in Nigeria, bringing innovation and quality products directly to our customers with the sole aim of enriching their lives. As we continue to expand and adapt to meet the growing needs of our market, SIMS Nigeria Limited remains committed to setting the standard in product quality and service across the nation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• A Technical Lead, also known as a Technical Team Lead or Engineering Lead, is a professional responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of a project or team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to complete tasks.
• Project Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and deliver projects, aligning with business objectives.
• Architecture and Design*: Define and implement the technical architecture and design of projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Coding and Development: Participate in coding and development activities, setting standards for coding quality, testing, and documentation.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Mentor and coach team members to improve their technical skills and knowledge.
• Technical Debt Management: Identify, prioritize, and address technical debt, ensuring the team's codebase remains maintainable and efficient.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Technical Research and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to improve the team's technical capabilities.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the team's projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve the team's technical processes, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise: Strong technical skills in programming languages, software development methodologies, and relevant technologies.
• Leadership and Management: Proven experience leading technical teams, with excellent leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Communication and Interpersonal: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing technical landscapes, priorities, and deadlines.

Salary
N250,000 - N350,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.