By Ijeoma Madu

The Software Engineering industry is a progressive one, industry trends constantly change, because of this, software industries do not only compete with each other’s brands but are also working on meeting consumer needs and demands and beating time and other companies at innovation. 

In a software development organization, the Head of Software Engineering is the hands-on manager of software developers and other technical teams. From people management to recruitment, it is the Head of Software Engineers’ job to keep the team in check. He is responsible for client satisfaction by ensuring that products and services meet client’s expectations, he plays an active role in software development and other tasks.

The Head of Software Engineering is responsible for the entire software development team, he works closely with software engineers, developers, and QA analysts to ensure effective project completion.

Features of the Head of Software Engineering

Leadership

The Head of Software Engineering position requires one to oversee and supervise the daily operations of teams and team members, this means that the head of software engineers leads the development team, and ensures that team members follow deadlines and meet the requirements of clients. They are responsible for managing tech resources, skill development, and manpower. 

Strategic Thinking

The head of software engineering is a strategic thinker, he must be able to come up with innovative solutions, products, and services that meet client demands. He comes up with vision and tech-related strategies and implements them with his team. 

Liaison Officer

This position works jointly with other departments for new systems and processes to upgrade current business technology, they also promote the best tech practices to stakeholders. 

Knowledge Seeker

The Head of Software Engineering is expected to constantly stay updated with trends and the latest technologies and innovations.

Salary Review for Head of Software Engineering

With more than 10 years of professional working experience under their belts, these professionals earn an annual base salary between N9,000,000 and N19,000,000 for the year 2020. Various factors determine the yearly base compensation and bonuses. 

Chart showing the average base annual salary of a Head of Software Engineering;