Head of Engineering at Umba

As Engineering lead, you will also work directly with our Data Science, Product, and Management teams to deliver features that improve our customer's experiences and drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize and solve ongoing business requirements for a rapidly growing Digital Bank
• Gather and analyze information to generate actionable insights
• Support the business on go-to-market strategy for early concepts. From planning to implementation to delivery
• Monitor our external environment (e.g., market conditions, competitive pressures, regulatory landscape) and derive implications for the business
• Drive alignment on priorities across key business functions through our strategic planning.
• Craft, code, test, and launch new features
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms, and products
• Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule
• Manage a team of engineers and help build the culture at Umba

Skills And Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience building systems software engineering
• Team management experience
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and CS fundamentals
• Proficient in one of the following programming languages: Java, Go, Python, C/C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detailed problem-solving approach
• Track record of projects completed on time - you are a self-starter & an executor who is results-oriented
• You're fun to work with! We are a very diverse and friendly team that prioritizes building relationships and unlocking everyone's full potential.

Work Status

• Valid work authorization for Nigeria