Job Overview:
The company is seeking a hands-on CTO to lead, build, and scale technology while inspiring a young team. The role involves defining and executing the technology roadmap, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability across products, and mentoring a tech team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technology Leadership: Define and execute the technology roadmap aligned with business goals
- Platform Development: Lead development of core platforms (mobile, web, APIs)
- Security and Reliability: Ensure security, reliability, and scalability across products
- Team Management: Mentor and grow a young tech team
- Budget Management: Manage technology budgets and make smart build vs. buy decisions
Requirements:
- 5+ years in software engineering, 2+ years leading teams
- Proven experience building and scaling SaaS, fintech, or digital platforms
- Strong technical knowledge (APIs, cloud infrastructure, security)
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive salary
- Equity/Stock Options
- Opportunity to shape the future of fintech for MSMEs in Africa
- Young, dynamic, and innovative work culture