Head of Engineering, Supply Chain
Core
Lead the technical strategy and architecture for inventory, logistics, and repair management software supporting millions of POS terminals across Africa and global markets.
Role type
Head of Engineering, Supply Chain (Backend & Distributed Systems)
Builds
Inventory and warehouse management systems, logistics and distribution tools, repair and maintenance workflows, and operational tooling for POS device platforms.
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Supply Chain / Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Java (5+ years hands-on production), Backend engineering for distributed systems, System design at large scale, Engineering management (managing managers), Supply chain/inventory/logistics software expertise, Stakeholder management, Team building and mentoring
Preferred skills
Fintech or regulated-industry experience, Experience scaling engineering orgs to 20-30+ members, Product-minded approach to operational problems
Technologies
Java, Distributed systems, Backend frameworks
Responsibilities
Own technical strategy and architecture for inventory and logistics tools; Lead an engineering organization of ~25 engineers; Drive platformisation of supply chain systems; Define architecture standards and engineering processes; Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions; Hire and develop engineering managers and senior engineers.