Seismic Consulting Group Limited is a multidisciplinary advisory and innovation firm committed to delivering data-driven, tech-enabled, and impact-focused solutions to global development challenges. With core competencies spanning consultancy, technology, vocational education, infrastructure, fintech, and artificial intelligence, Seismic operates at the intersection of innovation and development to serve governments, donor agencies, and the private sector.
Our flagship innovation hub, the Seismic AI Lab,
pioneers applied research and digital tools that enhance decision-making and
service delivery in sectors such as education, governance, health, and
financial inclusion. As a mission-driven company, Seismic combines the
operational rigor of international consulting firms with the agility of a tech
startup, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction across all
engagements.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Role
Description
- We
are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and strengthen our
engineering function while remaining deeply involved in technical
execution.
- This
role requires a leader who can combine strong engineering judgement with
people leadership, architectural thinking, and hands-on development
capability.
- The
Engineering Manager will be responsible for guiding engineering teams in
designing, building, deploying, and maintaining scalable digital products
and platforms across Seismic Tech.
- You
will work closely with product managers, designers, business stakeholders,
and engineers to translate complex requirements into reliable, secure, and
high-performing technology solutions.
- This
is a hands-on engineering leadership role. While you will provide
technical direction and manage engineering delivery, you are expected to
actively contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, debugging,
system design, technical problem-solving, and engineering standards.
- The
ideal candidate is someone who can operate comfortably between strategy
and execution — providing leadership while maintaining the technical depth
required to make sound engineering decisions.
The
Opportunity
- This
role sits at the centre of Seismic Tech’s product development and
engineering operations. You will help shape how we build, scale, and
operate technology solutions while establishing the engineering practices
required for long-term growth.
- You
will be responsible for creating an environment where engineers can
deliver high-quality software efficiently, while ensuring that our systems
remain scalable, secure, observable, and maintainable.
- As
Engineering Manager, you will own engineering excellence across:
- Technical
architecture and engineering standards.
- Product
delivery and execution quality.
- Engineering
team development and mentorship.
- Software
reliability and scalability.
- Development
processes and best practices.
- Continuous
improvement of engineering workflows.
What
You Will Do
Engineering
Leadership & Architecture:
- Provide
technical leadership across engineering teams and projects.
- Drive
architectural decisions and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and
maintainable.
- Review
technical designs and guide engineers in selecting appropriate approaches.
- Establish
engineering standards, coding practices, and development principles.
- Provide
the engineering judgement required for complex technical decisions.
Hands-on Engineering Contribution:
- Remain
actively involved in software development, debugging, technical reviews,
and system improvement.
- Review
code and technical implementations to ensure quality and maintainability.
- Support
engineers in resolving complex technical challenges.
- Participate
in architecture discussions, system design, and technology evaluations.
- Contribute
directly to critical engineering initiatives where required.
Product Delivery & Collaboration:
- Work
closely with product managers and business teams to translate requirements
into technical solutions.
- Support
planning, prioritisation, estimation, and delivery of engineering
initiatives.
- Ensure
engineering teams deliver reliable products within agreed timelines.
- Balance
business objectives with technical quality and long-term sustainability.
Team Development & Mentorship:
- Lead,
mentor, and develop engineering team members.
- Build
a culture of ownership, accountability, learning, and technical
excellence.
- Conduct
technical reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and growth of
engineering talent.
Reliability, Security & Performance:
- Ensure
systems meet requirements for availability, scalability, and performance.
- Identify
and resolve technical bottlenecks and production issues.
- Promote
strong practices around testing, security, monitoring, and documentation.
- Improve
engineering processes to increase efficiency and reliability.
Who
You Are
Qualifications:
- 7+
years of software engineering experience, with experience leading
engineering teams.
- Strong
background in backend or full-stack software development.
- Proven
experience designing and delivering scalable production systems.
- Strong
understanding of software architecture, system design, and engineering
best practices.
- Experience
working with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience
with modern software development workflows, CI/CD, testing, and deployment
practices.
- Strong
programming experience in languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript,
Node.js, or similar technologies.
Application
Closing Date
31st October,
2026.
How
to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should:
Click here to
apply online
