We are looking for a seasoned, forward-thinking VP of Engineering (Head of Engineering) to head our world-class engineering organization of 100+ software and quality engineers across 4 countries .
If you are an experienced IT leader, with deep experience creating high-throughput financial systems, here is your chance to help define the future of banking for millions of Africans.
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Quick Summary of Head of Engineering at Kuda (Hybrid)
| Company | Kuda |
| Category | Job |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Title | Head of Engineering |
| Location | Lagos (Hybrid) |
| Experience level | |
| Application End Date: | Not Stated |
About Kuda
Kuda is a money app for Africans on a goal to make financial services accessible, inexpensive and rewarding for every African on earth
We are a passionate and diverse tribe of individuals who dreamt of inventing an inclusive money app Africans would adore. So, it’s only fair that we ended up with the name “Kuda”, which means “love” in Shona, a language spoken in the southern portion of Africa.
With more than $100 million of backing from some of the world’s most respected institutional investors, we’re giving Africans everywhere a better alternative to traditional finance through services such as free money transfers, remittance, business banking and instant access to credit on digital devices.
The Role
As VP of Engineering (VPE) at Kuda, you will oversee a world-class engineering team of 100+ software and quality engineers across 4 countries. Your purpose is predicated on three pillars: Scale, Delivery & Compliance
You will be the engine of internal execution, scaling our people organization, driving operational excellence, and keeping our technical systems strong as we scale globally.
You’ll be a link between high level technical strategy and day to day execution, building a culture of psychological safety, technical excellence and quick innovation
Key Responsibilities:
1. Scaling the Human Organisation
- Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse, distributed engineering team of 100+, ensuring high levels of engagement and professional development.
- Establish clear career frameworks and performance standards that reward technical excellence and leadership.
- Foster a culture of psychological safety where engineers feel empowered to take calculated risks and innovate.
2. Operational & Delivery Excellence
- Own the internal execution of the product roadmap, ensuring high velocity without compromising on quality or security.
- Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices (e.g., GitOps, automated testing, CI/CD) to accelerate delivery cycles.
- Optimize engineering processes to reduce friction and improve the developer experience across all squads.
3. Technical Strategy & Scale
- Oversee the architectural integrity of our cloud-native, high-throughput, and low-latency financial systems.
- Ensure our core banking systems and microservices are built to handle millions of global customers.
- Drive cloud infrastructure consolidation to simplify maintenance and improve cost-efficiency.
4. Compliance & Security
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure all software delivery upholds the highest standards of security and financial compliance.
- Ensure readiness for evolving standards (such as ISO 20022, 22301, CBN Risk-Based Cybersecurity Framework, PCI-DSS, etc) and lead the implementation of advanced security features.
Requirements
- Seasoned Technologist: 10+ years of engineering experience with a demonstrable background in building and maintaining high-throughput, low-latency financial systems.
- Proven Leadership: Previous experience leading large engineering organizations (100+) and building high-performance squads in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Cloud-Native Expertise: Deep understanding of modern cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Experience navigating the security and compliance mandates of financial regulatory bodies.
Hard Skills:
- Expertise in software delivery metrics (DORA metrics) and process optimization.
- Strong grasp of architectural patterns for scalable fintech applications (12 Factor Apps).
- Experience with automated regression testing and security-first development (DevSecOps).
Soft Skills:
- Clear Communication: Ability to translate complex technical challenges into business impact for executive and other business stakeholders.
- Empathetic Leadership: A commitment to fostering an inclusive, safe, and high-growth environment for engineers.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance immediate delivery needs with long-term organizational health.
Benefits
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:
💜A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
📈Career Development & growth
😁Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
🎁Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
💯Group life insurance
💖Medical insurance
🎁Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)
✅ Awardco
🏃♀️Goalr – employee wellness app
🥇Award winning L&D training
💒 We are advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office schedule
Method of Application
This is a hybrid position headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
Interested and qualified applicants should apply directly on the Kuda careers portal.
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