Head of Digital Engineering
2026-08-27T09:14:10+00:00
Jubilee Insurance
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Computer & IT, Management, Science & Engineering
2026-09-06T17:00:00+00:00
8
Role Purpose
The Head of Digital Engineering is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the Digital Engineering function within Jhub SEZ Limited, overseeing software engineering and development, RPA and automation, core platform engineering, and technical support. The role is accountable for the design, development, delivery, reliability, scalability and continuous improvement of technology solutions, while ensuring that engineering capabilities are aligned to business and customer needs. The role will work closely with other transformation functions to translate opportunities into commercially viable digital products and services, while driving the translation of technology capabilities into sustainable, revenue-generating solutions.
Academic Background & Relevant Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in software engineering, digital technology, technology transformation or a related field, including leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
- Master’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Relevant professional certifications in technology, software engineering, cloud computing, DevOps, project management or related areas will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience leading engineering and technology capabilities, developing and executing technology strategies, and scaling digital products, platforms or solutions.
- Experience managing complex technology environments, budgets, vendors and strategic partnerships, with exposure to technology-enabled commercial initiatives and engagement with senior stakeholders.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in software engineering, digital technology, technology transformation or a related field, including leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
- Master’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Relevant professional certifications in technology, software engineering, cloud computing, DevOps, project management or related areas will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience leading engineering and technology capabilities, developing and executing technology strategies, and scaling digital products, platforms or solutions.
- Experience managing complex technology environments, budgets, vendors and strategic partnerships, with exposure to technology-enabled commercial initiatives and engagement with senior stakeholders.
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Vacancy title:
Head of Digital Engineering
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Computer & IT, Management, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Jubilee Insurance
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, September 6 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Role Purpose
The Head of Digital Engineering is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the Digital Engineering function within Jhub SEZ Limited, overseeing software engineering and development, RPA and automation, core platform engineering, and technical support. The role is accountable for the design, development, delivery, reliability, scalability and continuous improvement of technology solutions, while ensuring that engineering capabilities are aligned to business and customer needs. The role will work closely with other transformation functions to translate opportunities into commercially viable digital products and services, while driving the translation of technology capabilities into sustainable, revenue-generating solutions.
Academic Background & Relevant Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in software engineering, digital technology, technology transformation or a related field, including leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
- Master’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Relevant professional certifications in technology, software engineering, cloud computing, DevOps, project management or related areas will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience leading engineering and technology capabilities, developing and executing technology strategies, and scaling digital products, platforms or solutions.
- Experience managing complex technology environments, budgets, vendors and strategic partnerships, with exposure to technology-enabled commercial initiatives and engagement with senior stakeholders.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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