Lead Systems & Software Engineer

Role overview

The role Own and evolve BlueHarbor's entire digital backbone — the internal Operations platform, the public website, and the data, integrations and automation that run a modern marine & engineering company. This is a build-and-run leadership role for an exceptional engineer who wants to build an institution, not a prototype. Responsibilities * Own the architecture, delivery and reliability of BlueHarbor's systems: the internal Operations platform, the public website, and the services and integrations that connect them. * Design and build secure, well-modelled PostgreSQL data with row-level security, auditable access and clean APIs. * Ship features end to end — modern TypeScript/React front-ends, serverless/edge functions, storage and authentication. * Integrate AI responsibly into operational workflows: document intelligence, recruitment, finance controls and credential verification. * Establish engineering discipline: version control, code review, CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, backups and incident response. * Harden security and privacy — access control, secrets management, data protection and compliance. Lead and mentor a small team (a Deputy Systems Engineer and a Systems Assistant) and set technical standards. * Partner with the CEO, COO and HR to turn operational needs into dependable systems, and keep the platform ahead of the company's growth.

Requirements & qualifications

* Proven experience building AND running production web systems end to end (front-end, back-end, data, deployment). * Strong TypeScript/JavaScript and modern React * Solid relational database and SQL, PostgreSQL preferred. * Experience with serverless/edge functions, authentication, file storage and API design. * Sound grasp of security, row-level access control, secrets and data protection. * Comfort integrating third-party and AI/LLM APIs into real operational workflows. * DevOps fundamentals: Git, CI/CD, environments, monitoring and backups. * Clear communicator able to work directly with non-technical leadership and to mentor junior engineers. * Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent demonstrable capability a portfolio or GitHub is a strong plus. * Based in or able to work from Tema/Accra with occasional on-site presence. * Exceptional standards, ownership and judgement. Familiarity with Supabase/Postgres RLS, Deno edge functions, TanStack/React and AI integration is a distinct advantage.

Skills

• React
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• Programming