Chief Technology Officer
Chief Technology Officer
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the company s technical vision strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
Lead the architecture design development deployment and maintenance of scalable fintech products.
Oversee security and compliance protocols across systems to meet local and international financial regulations (e.g. PCIDSS GDPR).
Hire mentor and manage highperforming engineering DevOps and data teams.
Drive technical decisions regarding build vs. buy cloud infrastructure APIs and microservices.
Collaborate with product and business teams to prioritize features and improve customer experience.
Implement robust CI/CD pipelines monitoring and QA/testing procedures.
Manage vendor relationships for thirdparty integrations (e.g. Paystack Flutterwave AWS Azure).
Provide regular technical reports and risk assessments to executive leadership and investors.
Represent HitchPay in technical discussions with partners regulators and stakeholders.
Requirements
Proven experience as CTO VP of Engineering or equivalent leadership role in a highgrowth fintech or SaaS company.
Strong background in software development (e.g. Django React) and infrastructure (e.g. AWS Azure containerization).
Experience with fintech products including virtual cards payment APIs KYC and core banking integrations.
Deep understanding of security data privacy and compliance in fintech.
Demonstrated success in leading product launches system scalability and crossfunctional teams.
Exceptional communication strategic thinking and decisionmaking skills.
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (MBA is a plus).
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with blockchain Web3 or cryptocurrency platforms.
Familiarity with Nigerian and panAfrican fintech regulatory frameworks.
Startup or fundraising experience.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and equity options.
A leadership seat at a rapidly growing fintech company.
Flexible working environment.
Opportunity to shape the financial future of Africa.
Employment Type
Full Time
