Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC is a full service financial services group with a clear focus on three main business pillars – Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Business Banking and Wealth Management. Stanbic IBTC Bank legally became part of Standard Bank Group 24th August 2007.
Head, IT Software Engineering
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 12 – 15 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: ICT / Computer
Location: Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos
Job Description
Strategic Leadership:
- Define and implement the software engineering strategy in alignment with the Bank’s technology and business objectives.
- Work closely with Head, IT Delivery to prioritize engineering initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
- Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices, including agile methodologies, DevSecOps, automated testing, and cloud-native development.
- Contribute to the Bank’s digital transformation roadmap through innovative software solutions.
Software Development & Delivery:
- Oversee architecture, design, development, and deployment of banking applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage software development life cycles for projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and budget adherence.
- Establish and enforce coding standards, secure coding practices, and code review processes.
- Collaborate with solution architects to ensure software architecture meets enterprise standards and business requirements.
- Oversee integration of applications with core banking systems, digital channels, and third-party services (e.g. fintech partners, payment gateways).
People Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing software engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation.
- Manage team capacity, career development, and succession planning for software engineers.
- Collaborate with HR on recruitment and retention strategies for critical software engineering talent.
Quality Assurance & Governance
- Ensure rigorous software testing practices, including automated testing, performance testing, and security testing.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance, Security, and Risk teams to ensure all software meets regulatory and internal control requirements.
- Maintain documentation for applications, codebases, and engineering processes.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Serve as technical advisor to business units on feasibility, cost estimation, and solution options.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and partners supporting software development.
Financial Management:
- Develop and manage software engineering budgets, controlling costs while ensuring quality and innovation.
- Evaluate cost-benefit of in-house development vs. third-party solutions.
Continuous Improvement, Emerging Technology & Innovation:
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in banking, fintech, and software engineering.
- Introduce innovative solutions to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in processes, tools, and technologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Master’s Degree or MBA is an added advantage
- Minimum 12-15 years’ experience in software engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale software development projects.
- Strong background in enterprise application development, microservices architecture, APIs, cloud technologies, and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience working with core banking systems, digital channels, payment systems, and regulatory compliance in Nigeria.
- Sound knowledge of Nigerian banking regulations, CBN guidelines, and data privacy law.
Additional Information
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g. Java/Java Sprinbot, React, Angular, Node JS, C#, .NET, Python, Express, JavaScript, Ruby, Go, Swift/Kotin, etc.), Software engineering principles, Database (i.e. MongoDB, Postgres, Oracle, Sql etc.)
- Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g. microservices, event-driven architecture).
- Experience with modern software development practices (CI/CD, DevSecOps, containers, cloud-native development).
- Knowledge of API design and integration strategies.
- Agile development practices
- Good understanding of cybersecurity principles in software development.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- High problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
- Business acumen with a strategic mindset.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Stanbic IBTC on www.standardbank.com to apply
