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Lead Software Development Engineer

Kuda Bank  · Banking / Financial Services

Full Time Lagos
Lagos
Deadline: 9 September 2026
Posted June 11, 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team in the capacity of [Job Title], where you will play a pivotal role in driving key initiatives and contributing to our organizational success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in [specific skills or areas] while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in [relevant experience], along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges.

Responsibilities include overseeing [specific tasks], developing and implementing [processes or strategies], and ensuring alignment with company policies and industry standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for [another key duty], fostering innovation, and maintaining high levels of accountability in all deliverables. Proficiency in [required tools or software] and excellent communication skills are essential for effective stakeholder engagement and project execution.

Qualified applicants should hold a [degree or certification] in [field] or a related discipline, complemented by [X years] of relevant experience. The ability to adapt to dynamic environments, prioritize tasks efficiently, and demonstrate leadership in [specific area] will set you apart in this role.

We seek a forward-thinking Technical Lead to strengthen our team. In this pivotal role, you will guide a diverse engineering team focused on crafting high-performance, user-focused frontend solutions. Responsibilities include evaluating project briefs and designing detailed work plans. Collaboration with team members and fostering a motivating environment to achieve shared objectives are essential.

To excel as a technical lead, you must possess the ability to swiftly detect and resolve issues. This role serves as a crucial link between intricate backend systems and intuitive user experiences, guaranteeing that technical scalability aligns with customer satisfaction. Exceptional technical leads demonstrate strong accountability, unwavering reliability, and the capacity to cultivate enduring professional relationships within their teams.

Oversee a range of critical duties, including managing project timelines, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring adherence to established guidelines. Conduct detailed analyses to identify potential risks, propose mitigative strategies, and maintain comprehensive documentation of all processes. Facilitate seamless communication between departments, stakeholders, and external partners to foster collaboration and alignment with organizational objectives. Additionally, monitor performance metrics, evaluate outcomes, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity across all operational areas.

Collaborating effectively with Product Managers and UX/UI Designers, you will be instrumental in converting user journeys and wireframes into robust, responsive, and accessible architectural solutions that prioritize optimal performance.

To distribute tasks and responsibilities among team members effectively, ensuring alignment with daily, weekly, and monthly objectives.

Collaborating with fellow technical leads to establish unified standards and to develop comprehensive engineering policies and procedures documents.

Advocating for front-end engineering excellence involves promoting component reusability, modular state management solutions, and efficient asset delivery strategies.

Providing direction and support to the team, we address technical issues and obstacles encountered throughout the full-stack development process, encompassing both frontend and backend components.

To create and maintain performance budgets while tracking client-side analytics—including Core Web Vitals and error-tracking tools—ensuring ongoing enhancements to the end-user experience.

Proactively assessing potential risks and developing contingency strategies at the earliest opportunity.

Conducting thorough evaluations of current operations, we design and implement training programs and meetings aimed at identifying and implementing enhancements.

To ensure both personal and team proficiency, the individual continually monitors industry trends, front-end innovations, and back-end advancements.

Collaborate with security teams, system control officers, and auditors to detect and address potential vulnerabilities stemming from design flaws, implementation gaps, or technology selection.

We are responsible for assembling and sustaining a high-functioning engineering team that consistently delivers exceptional results. This involves recruiting top-tier talent, fostering a collaborative work environment, and implementing strategies to maximize team productivity and engagement. Additionally, we ensure that team members have the necessary resources, support, and professional development opportunities to thrive and contribute to the organization’s long-term success. Clear communication, mentorship, and performance management are integral to maintaining excellence within the engineering function.

We maintain open and honest communication with the team regarding challenges, setbacks, and accomplishments, fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Composing detailed progress reports and conducting informative presentations for key stakeholders are essential duties.

We seek candidates with a minimum of three years of relevant industry experience, proficient technical skills in [specific tools/software], and a strong understanding of [industry-related concepts]. The ideal applicant will demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in [specific responsibility or achievement]. A bachelor’s degree in [relevant field] or equivalent professional experience is required, and familiarity with [specific regulations or standards] is highly desirable. Fluency in [languages, if applicable] and the capacity to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments are essential.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology, along with at least three years of professional experience in a similar role. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential. Familiarity with industry-specific tools and methodologies, as well as a track record of delivering high-quality results, is required. Additionally, excellent communication skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting are highly valued.

With a minimum of six years of hands-on experience in the industry, the ideal candidate will bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the role.

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience is required.

Professional certifications are considered advantageous.

Experience & Technical Skills:

Candidates must possess relevant professional experience and a robust set of technical competencies to excel in this role. Proficiency in industry-specific tools, software, and methodologies is essential, along with a proven ability to apply technical expertise to solve complex challenges. Familiarity with key systems, frameworks, or programming languages—depending on the position—is required, as is the capacity to adapt to evolving technological demands. Additionally, strong analytical skills and attention to detail are critical for ensuring accuracy and efficiency in executing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong proficiency in systems design and implementation. They should be adept at employing software architectural patterns and/or design patterns to effectively address engineering challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on programming expertise and demonstrate proficiency in at least one contemporary language or development ecosystem. A demonstrated focus on frontend and mobile technologies—such as React JS, TypeScript, React Native, Swift (iOS), or Kotlin—coupled with a solid grasp of backend frameworks (e.g., C, Java, or Python)—is strongly desired.

We seek a candidate with deep proficiency in core software development principles, including SOLID, DRY, KISS, and the Separation of Concerns, alongside expertise in contemporary frontend architecture approaches such as Component-Driven Development, state management patterns, Micro-Frontends, and Monorepos.

Professionals should possess hands-on experience with at least one of the leading cloud platforms—Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure—with a strong preference for expertise in both AWS and Azure.

Proficiency in contemporary software development methodologies, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), automated testing, system observability, incident post-mortem analysis, and resilience engineering through chaos techniques, is required.

Proficiency in event-driven and distributed systems, alongside hands-on experience with specialized SaaS solutions like Elasticsearch, Regis, and Kafka is required.

A strong proficiency in contemporary web and mobile performance optimization techniques is required, encompassing lazy loading, server-side rendering (SSR), client-side caching strategies, and the effective deployment of content delivery networks (CDNs).

A demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction, coupled with a proven ability to leverage data-driven insights—such as A/B testing, user session recordings, and error monitoring tools like Sentry or Log Rocket—to inform and refine technical improvements.

Proficiency in collaborating with platform teams on infrastructure technologies including Ansible, Terraform or Plum, Datadog, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm is required or highly beneficial.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience Required

6 years

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