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. The Standard Bank Group merged its Nigerian operations, Stanbic Bank Nigeria with that of IBTC Chartered Bank PLC. Stanbic IBTC Bank is a major financial service provider engaged in personal banking, business banking, credit cards, corporate banking, non-interest banking and wealth and investment banking in Nigeria. We offer all our clients a wide range of personal & commercial banking products through over 180 branches spread across every state in Nigeria and our online banking platforms. We offer current, savings, and domiciliary accounts; personal loans, vehicle and asset finance; MasterCard debit cards, Visa credit cards; home loans; internet banking; small and medium scale enterprise (SME) loans and the award-winning *909# MobileMoney. We cater for both individuals and businesses through carefully designed retail and business banking products. We also offer self-service channels powered by sophisticated technology to bring convenient banking to customers. Our clients can also get custodial services through Stanbic Nominees Nigeria Limited, our custody arm and non-pension asset custodian, acting in a nominee capacity for clients’ transactions in securities and other investments. We are a key player in financial inclusion and are poised to take banking to the doorsteps of our customers; taking care of the banking needs of different categories of persons and businesses.
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.
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