Head of Engineering at Trustcrow

TrustcrowLagos, Nigeria Networking and Tech Support

Full Time

Trustcrow is a Lagos-based fintech company that specializes in a B-to-B digital escrow platform. The company escrows funds between transacting parties until agreed goods, services, or assets are delivered. This safeguards buyers from sell-side performance default and safeguards sellers from buy-side payment default. The platform eliminates the purchaserï¿½s exposure to making advance payments prior to the receipt of goods/services and eliminates the sellerï¿½s exposure to delivering goods/services before payment. By using a trusted intermediary, users benefit from increased transparency, protection, and efficiency. Trustcrow is a USA-registered company with operations in Nigeria.

DESCRIPTION

Trustcrow seeks exceptional talent who are incredibly hard working and who set and pursue audacious goals, when many believe they are unachievable. If you have these qualities, we want to hear from you. If you do not, please refrain from applying. We seek candidates who want to be compensated for the value that they create and who want to be shareholders to align with the company’s growth and the value that they create.

Trustcrow is a Lagos based proptech company that specializes in an end-to-end platform for real estate transactions. We are building an online property platform to search, verify, purchase and exchange titles – all within your dashboard. Our service combines a property marketplace + the platform to pay for the property in a safe and transparent manner. Our focus is to protect the interest of buyers during property transactions, while connecting them with quality sellers. Trustcrow is a USA registered company with operations in Nigeria.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Head of Engineering will be responsible for leading our development teams and help us build great products. You will manage our infrastructure and ensure all internal systems operate securely and effectively. The Head of Engineering will also collaborate with other business departments in sales, marketing in order to roll out new product features and implement the ongoing process improvements of the current systems while keeping up with new technologies and identifying the correct scheme for software in development, tackling high-level challenges and balancing quality software with speed.

To be successful in this role, you should be confident in managing our team while, at the same time, setting goals and timelines for various projects. We also expect you to be in charge of our integrations with external partners and oversee all software development plans from ideation to execution. Ultimately, you will make sure we use innovative technologies that maximize our productivity and help our company grow.

Trustcrow is a startup technology company. Characteristics of a startup include but are not limited to being fast-paced, uncertain, flexible, experimental, and grit. The successful candidate will marry these characteristics and be able to provide solutions for different business needs while exhibiting good management skills and a strong understanding of the company’s products and services.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Set clear goals, delegate tasks, and ensure accountability within the engineering team.
Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
Develop and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with the company\'s overall business goals and objectives.
Collaborate with the product team to define technical roadmaps and ensure alignment with product and business strategies.
Oversee the planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
Oversee the architecture and design of scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the company’s technology stack.
Work closely with product management and other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with overall company objectives.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and problem-solving.
Manage the engineering budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet project and business goals.
Identify and address resource gaps, including hiring and outsourcing needs.
Foster relationships with external partners, vendors, and consultants as necessary.
Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the stability and security of the company’s technology infrastructure.
Monitor and improve system performance, addressing any issues proactively.

Requirements:

University degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline
Proven experience (10+ years) in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading in the same capacity.
Must have knowledge of the following programming languages and frameworks used in the company: React, Next.js, Nest.js, Node.js.
Deep understanding of system architecture, cloud technologies, and infrastructure management.
Good understanding of agile methodologies
Must have experience working in fintech or similar industries.
Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
Oversee the architecture and design of scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
Able to take a hands on approach building or driving technical solutions as needed within the team
Ability to design solutions that solve large scale complex business problems
Leadership abilities with a strategic mind
Work closely with product management and other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with overall company objectives.
Ability to manage multiple projects adhering to timelines and deadlines
Excellent problem solving, analytical and business intelligence skills
Self-motivated and takes initiative with strong attention to detail
Experience managing budgets and optimizing resource allocation.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively to a diverse audience
Expert negotiation skills with the ability to manage relationships with diplomacy and tact
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure that confidential data is handled in a sensitive manner