Head Of Software Engineering

Head of Software Engineering
If you're a seasoned engineering leader who still enjoys getting their hands dirty, this one's for you.
At Ogilvy Africa, technology is not a support function — it's a growth engine. We're looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead our end-to-end engineering capability across web, mobile, data/AI and DevOps, powering platforms and experiences for some of the largest brands in Africa and globally.
Why this role is different
You won't just manage delivery — you'll shape the future of how creativity, data and technology come together:
Lead and grow multi-disciplinary engineering teams across markets
Own architecture and engineering strategy for scalable, secure platforms
Partner with Product, Data, Creative and Clients to solve real business problems
Drive innovation across Martech, personalization, analytics, AI and e-commerce
Stay close to the craft — this is a practitioner-led culture, not a slideware role
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