About Wigmore Trading

Wigmore Trading is a fast-growing company operating across multiple sectors including technology services, infrastructure, logistics, and digital platforms across Africa.

As part of our expansion strategy, Wigmore Trading is launching a telecom API marketplace and developer platform that enables developers and businesses to easily integrate telecommunications capabilities into their applications.

The platform will provide a centralized catalog of telecom APIs, allowing startups, software companies, and enterprises to access services such as messaging, voice, identity verification, location data, and billing through a single integration.

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Role Summary

The Head of Telecom API & Developer Platforms will lead the development and growth of Wigmore Trading’s telecommunications API marketplace.

The role focuses on building developer-friendly platforms that connect telecom services with the growing ecosystem of software developers, startups, and digital businesses.

This position requires a professional with strong experience in telecommunications platforms, developer ecosystems, API infrastructure, or cloud communication services.

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Key Responsibilities

Platform & Product Development

• Lead the development of Wigmore Trading’s telecom API marketplace and developer platform.

• Design a centralized API catalog offering services such as SMS messaging, voice services, identity verification, billing APIs, and location services.

• Build developer tools including API documentation, SDKs, developer dashboards, and sandbox environments.

Telecommunications Integration

• Build partnerships with mobile network operators and telecom infrastructure providers.

• Integrate telecom capabilities into the platform through secure APIs and gateway infrastructure.

• Ensure reliable service delivery and high system availability.

Developer Ecosystem Growth

• Build and support a strong developer community around the platform.

• Launch programs such as developer hackathons, incubator partnerships, and startup integrations.

• Provide onboarding support and technical documentation for developers and partners.

Business Development

• Develop commercial models including usage-based API billing, subscription plans, and enterprise licensing.

• Expand adoption among startups, ISVs, fintech companies, and software platforms.

• Develop strategic partnerships with technology incubators, universities, and developer communities.

Platform Operations

• Build internal teams covering engineering, developer relations, product management, and customer support.

• Monitor platform performance, reliability, and API usage metrics.

• Ensure strong operational processes for developer onboarding and service support.

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in telecommunications platforms, API development, developer ecosystems, or cloud communication services.

• Experience building or managing API platforms, developer portals, or telecom infrastructure products.

• Experience working with telecom operators, software platforms, or developer communities.

Skills

• Strong understanding of API architecture and developer platform design.

• Experience managing telecommunications or messaging platforms.

• Strong product development and technical leadership capability.

• Ability to build partnerships with telecom operators and developer communities.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CPaaS platforms, telecom APIs, or developer marketplaces.

• Familiarity with developer community engagement and developer marketing.

• Experience launching scalable software platforms for external developers.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.

• Opportunity to build and lead a telecom developer platform.

• Career growth within a fast-growing and diversified company.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to:

jobs@wigmoretrading.com

Please include “Head of Telecom API & Developer Platforms – Lagos” in the subject line.