Software Development Manager

Job Title: Software Development Manager (Hybrid)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid – 2/3 days onsite/week)

Salary: N800,000 -N1,300,000

We are looking for a hands-on Software Development Manager, someone who leads by doing. You’ll roll up your sleeves and help unblock the team, write code when needed, enforce engineering discipline, and drive projects to the finish line. This is not a passive people manager role, we’re looking for a technical leader who delivers by example.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own execution: Drive end-to-end delivery of features across our full stack—React (TypeScript), Django (Python), PostgreSQL
• Lead by example: Review code, jump into PRs, and write/optimize components or APIs when timelines demand it
• Run Agile sprints: Use tools like Jira and GitHub Projects to manage tasks, sprints, and team velocity
• Build and ship: Architect reliable, scalable features and ensure successful deployments via GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD pipelines
• Enforce discipline: Maintain quality through code reviews, unit testing,automated testing and clear definition of done
• Bridge gaps: Facilitate frontend-backend integration and ensure frictionless dev handoffs and build with the Product team.
• Own environments: Oversee GCP and AWS deployments (e.g., Cloud Run, EC2, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage), maintain staging/production parity, monitor logs
• Secure the stack: Ensure secure API access (Secret Manager, API keys), handle encryption, and apply secure coding standards
• Mentor and unblock: Coach developers, resolve blockers fast, and step in technically wherever required to keep progress steady
• Work cross-functionally: Translate business goals into deliverables in close partnership with Product, Design, and Senior Stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience
• 5+ years leading engineering teams in high-growth or startup environments
• Strong in React + TypeScript on the frontend and Django + Python on the backend
• Proven experience managing Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments
• Demonstrated ability to both lead and do: you're comfortable reviewing pull requests in the morning and deploying critical fixes in the afternoon
• Strong communication skills and the ability to drive alignment and accountability without micromanaging.