Head of Engineering

Department: Technology Services
First Level Supervisor: CTO
Second Level Supervisor: CIO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Lagos

Company Overview

Descasio is revolutionizing the way businesses build web applications. Our powerful no-code platform empowers non-technical users to create custom applications without writing a single line of code. As we expand, we’re seeking a passionate technologist to join us in shaping the future of digital transformation.

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to lead our talented team. As the driving force behind our engineering department, you’ll spearhead the technical vision of our no-code platform and ensure that we deliver robust, scalable, and innovative software solutions to our clients.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Leadership and Team Management

    • Provide strategic technical leadership and direction, ensuring that our platform is scalable, reliable, secure, and innovative.
    • Lead and grow our cross-functional team of software developers, product managers, designers, and QA.
    • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

    Product Development

    • Drive the technical design and architecture of the platform.
    • Ensure best practices for the product lifecycle from planning through deployment and maintenance.

    Innovation and Improvement

    • Stay ahead of the curve, researching emerging trends and technologies in the no-code/low-code space.
    • Propose innovative solutions and improvements to enhance the platform.

    Stakeholder Engagement

    • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide solutions that solve their problems.
    • Present engineering updates and strategic plans to executive leadership and the board.

    Qualifications

    • 7+ years of experience leading and scaling engineering teams, with a proven track record of driving complex, high-performance software projects.
    • Deep technical experience with the MERN stack or (comparable modern stack), and building large-scale web applications.
    • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
    • Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
    • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    Why Join Us?

    At Descasio, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions directly shape the future of digital transformation. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.