Head, Engineering at Casava Microinsurance Limited

Casava, an Insurtech in the Nigerian space, is reimagining how insurance should impact lives. Our vision is to make insurance commonplace for individuals and small businesses in Nigeria and across the continent. We are building the next-gen digital insurance for Africa, making insurance affordable, valuable, and convenient, powered by technology and behavioural economics. We incorporate trustworthy, transparent, innovative, pioneering, empathetic, and impactful values into our business model, product, work culture, and brand.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Engineering

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description / Responsibilities
What we are looking for:    

• The Head of Engineering is responsible for leading Casava's engineering team to develop, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions aligned with the company's business objectives and technological vision. 
• They will oversee all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and deliver value to our customers.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and managing Casava's engineering team, including software developers, engineers, and technical specialists, to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative technology solutions.
• Setting the strategic direction and technical vision for Casava's technology platforms and products, in alignment with the company's business objectives and growth targets.
• Overseeing the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborating with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions that meet customer needs and expectations.
• Providing technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Driving best practices in software engineering, including coding standards, architecture design, code reviews, testing methodologies, and deployment processes.
• Managing engineering resources, budgets, and timelines effectively to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Monitoring and evaluating emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with external partners, vendors, and technology providers to leverage external expertise and resources as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven track record of leadership and achievement in software engineering roles, with at least 8 years of experience leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Deep technical expertise in software development methodologies, programming languages, frameworks, and tools, with hands-on experience in full-stack development.
• 5+ years working as a backend / full stack developer
• All-around team player who is self-motivated and inventive
• Passion for code craftsmanship
• Experience working on high-scale, production-grade projects
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the insurance or financial services industry preferred.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online