Engineering Manager

Loubby AI

Engineering & Technology

1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title: Engineering Manager

Office: Head Office, Gbagada

Reports to (title): VP, Technology

Direct reports: VP, Technology

2. PURPOSE

A brief overview of the role

Konga Online Nigeria Limited is seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of software engineering projects across multiple platforms and teams. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a team of developers and engineers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that support the business goals.

This role demands strong technical expertise, people management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performing systems.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions on schedule.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure engineering best practices are followed including code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Mentor and coach engineers, supporting their career growth and technical development.
• Monitor engineering team performance and implement improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Drive architectural decisions and guide implementation for scalability and maintainability.
• Oversee resource planning, workload balancing, and team capacity management.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top engineering talent.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and provide hands-on support where necessary.
Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure smooth deployment and system reliability.

4. RELATIONSHIP

External/Internal

• Product Managers,
• Designers, QA Engineers, Engineering Team
• DevOps, Infrastructure Team
Vendors, Partners, Technology Consultants

5. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, .NET).
• Proven ability to manage and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with DevOps practices and cloud platforms is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What's In It for You:

• Be part of one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing and most innovative tech companies.
• Work with a talented and passionate team solving real-world problems.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and development.

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