Chief Technology Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled software developer with fintech expertise to take on the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for one of our key trading clients. You do not need to be a current CTO we are looking for a capable individual who is ready to build and lead a technology team from the ground up. Our client specializes in managing banking applications for African banks and is expanding into fintech services, including Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Money Services Business (MSB) operations. This role presents an exciting opportunity to grow with the company and play a key role in shaping its technology strategy and operations. Key Responsibilities Technology Leadership: Develop and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with business objectives. Team Building & Development: Hire, mentor, and lead a cross-functional engineering team while fostering a culture of innovation. Product Development: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of banking and fintech solutions, ensuring scalability and security. Regulatory & Compliance Management: Ensure all solutions comply with financial regulations, industry standards, and cybersecurity best practices. Operations & Expansion: Manage the technical operations of both the banking app management business and the new fintech company providing PSP and MSB services. Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to align technology with industry needs. Requirements Experience: At least 7 years in software development within fintech, ideally with experience in digital banking, payments, PSP, or MSB services. Technical Skills: Expertise in software engineering, system architecture, modern development frameworks, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices. Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of digital payments, blockchain, risk management systems, and regulatory compliance in African banking and fintech markets. Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Mindset & Leadership: A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and the drive to scale a startup into a major fintech player.