Software Engineering Manager
Strivo Labs - Our client, a fast-growing Fintech Firm, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Software Engineering Manager Location: Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time, On-site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with 5+ years of experience in fintech or e-commerce environments, and strong expertise in solution architecture, developer relations, and CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will lead engineering teams, drive technical execution, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing systems aligned with business goals. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and documentation. Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance management of engineering team members. Technical Strategy & Architecture: Contribute to and guide solution architecture decisions for scalable and secure fintech systems. Ensure systems are designed for performance, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate with technical leads and architects on system design and technology selection. Delivery & Execution: Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment. Ensure timely delivery of features and projects aligned with business priorities. Work closely with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. DevOps & CI/CD: Drive the adoption and optimization of CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed and reliability. Promote automation, monitoring, and continuous integration practices across teams. Ensure strong DevOps practices for efficient and stable system operations. Developer Relations & Collaboration: Foster strong collaboration between engineering teams and other business units. Support developer productivity through tooling, documentation, and internal knowledge sharing. Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and external stakeholders where necessary. Performance & Monitoring: Implement systems for monitoring application performance, uptime, and reliability. Use data and metrics to drive continuous improvement across engineering processes. Requirements 5+ years of experience in software engineering within fintech or e-commerce environments Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead role Strong knowledge of solution architecture and system design Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Solid understanding of modern software development frameworks and cloud environments Experience leading and scaling engineering teams Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Preferred Experience: Experience building financial systems, payment platforms, or digital products Familiarity with microservices architecture and API-driven systems Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Exposure to high-growth startup or scale-up environments What Success Looks Like: High-performing engineering team delivering scalable and reliable fintech products Efficient and well-structured development and deployment processes Strong alignment between engineering, product, and business goals Continuous improvement in system performance, reliability, and delivery speed Application Closing Date Not Specified. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online