Quickli App is an E-commerce fast-growing technology-driven platform redefining convenience in Lagos by connecting users with trusted vendors and riders, all in one seamless ecosystem. From food and groceries to last-mile delivery, we're building the infrastructure that powers everyday commerce in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer & IT Strategy Consultant
Location: Lagos Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
As we continue to strengthen our technology infrastructure, improve our marketplace experience, and position the company for sustainable growth, we are seeking an exceptionally experienced Senior Software Engineer & IT Strategy Consultant with strong technical, strategic, business, and management capabilities.
The Opportunity We are not simply looking for a software developer.
We are seeking a technology strategist, systems architect, business-minded engineering leader, and experienced consultant who understands how to build, manage, scale, and optimize complex digital marketplaces.
The successful candidate will serve in an advisory and IT management capacity, working closely with executive leadership to assess our existing technology ecosystem, identify opportunities for improvement, establish scalable technology strategies, and provide technical leadership across our digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Business Leadership:
Develop and recommend technology strategies aligned with QuickliApp's business objectives.
Translate business requirements into actionable technology roadmaps.
Advise executive management on technology investments, innovation, and digital transformation.
Evaluate existing systems, technical processes, and engineering capabilities.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer acquisition, revenue generation, and scalability.
Software Engineering & Systems Architecture:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing application architecture and infrastructure.
Recommend improvements to backend systems, frontend applications, databases, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
Provide strategic guidance on system scalability, performance, reliability, and security.
Establish software engineering standards, development processes, and technical governance.
Guide engineering teams on architecture modernization, system integration, and performance optimization.
E-commerce, Fintech & Marketplace Development:
Demonstrate advanced expertise in designing and scaling multi-vendor e-commerce marketplaces.
Provide technical leadership in digital payment integrations, payment gateways, wallet systems, transaction processing, and settlement architecture.
Understand marketplace commission structures, vendor management, order processing, and revenue models.
Advise on logistics technology, dispatch systems, real-time tracking, delivery optimization, and marketplace automation.
Recommend innovative solutions that improve customer, vendor, and delivery-partner experiences.
IT Management & Engineering Leadership:
Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to software engineers and technical personnel.
Evaluate team structure, engineering productivity, and technical capabilities.
Establish measurable engineering KPIs, accountability frameworks, and performance standards.
Strengthen project delivery, quality assurance, cybersecurity, and IT governance.
Support executive management in technology-related decision-making.
Product Innovation & Digital Transformation:
Collaborate with product, operations, and business teams to improve platform functionality.
Identify opportunities for AI-powered automation, analytics, and intelligent marketplace operations.
Recommend enhancements to user experience, application performance, and operational workflows.
Develop a scalable technology roadmap supporting business expansion and long-term growth.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant professional experience, including senior engineering or technology leadership responsibilities.
Demonstrated success designing, developing, or scaling e-commerce, fintech, logistics, or FoodTech platforms.
Strong background in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, APIs, and database management.
Proven experience in IT strategy, business technology consulting, and engineering management.
Strong understanding of marketplace economics, digital payments, logistics technology, and platform scalability.
Experience leading engineering teams and advising senior business executives.
Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
Highly Desirable Experience: We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
Worked with or helped scale platforms similar to Uber Eats, DoorDash, Glovo, Chowdeck, Jumia, Flutterwave, Paystack, or other major digital marketplaces.
Led the architecture or transformation of a multi-vendor marketplace.
Managed complex software engineering projects from strategy through execution.
Provided technology consulting services to startups or growing technology companies.
Demonstrated the ability to connect technology decisions with measurable business outcomes.
Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, React, Next.js, MongoDB, Redis, AWS, microservices, and real-time systems.
What We Vakue At QuickliApp, we value professionals who combine:
Technical Excellence + Strategic Thinking + Business Understanding + Leadership + Execution.
We want someone who can identify problems, develop practical solutions, guide implementation, and deliver measurable results.