Overview
Addosser Microfinance Bank Limited is an innovative financial institution dedicated to improving the living condition of everyday people through value-added financial products and services. The bank was incorporated in 2008 and is duly licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a microfinance bank.
- Job Position: Chief Technology Officer
- Job Location: Lagos
The Position
- We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer that is passionate about the digitization of financial services.
- As the Chief Technology Officer, you will lead the build and maintenance of our fintech solutions based on industry best practices. You will also lead the development of high-quality software products within a competitive commercial framework, with excellent customer experiences in mind.
- You will work closely with the Group Managing Director and the broader product team. You will be an integral part of Addosser’s leadership team. With extensive experience in Fintech product development and leading development teams, you will help shape the strategy, planning, and execution of the Delivery roadmap & OKR’s.
Job Responsibilities
- Define the architecture, development stack, technical roadmap, and technology framework of Addosser’sfintech products in collaboration with the Product Management team.
- Oversee software development and Implement techniques that increase collaboration and transparency and promote agile working.
- Be part of the executive leadership team, Monitor code quality, Identify technology-related opportunities and risks for delivering the company’s services
- Direct strategic technical vision for the company and design, plan and act on shifts in technology
- Ensure testing is coordinated and of high quality, to enable us to achieve scheduled milestones, including our vision for continuous delivery.
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business assets, information, data and IT services through clearly defined policies and standards.
- Plan the implementation of new proprietary technologies and third-party systems and provide guidance to our IT professionals and other staff within the organization on the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’.
- On the team’s velocity, and lead on the changes required to drive efficiency as well as Recruit, manage and mentor a top-class development team
- Create a high performance, innovative, collaborative, continuous learning and iterative technology culture
- Oversee technology budgets to make sure there are no unnecessary expenditures
- Develop and direct safeguards to reduce the risk of outside breaches, fraud and compliance
- Evaluate new technology and make recommendations on technological solutions
- Make presentations to the board of directors and CEO
- Identify competitive advantages and technological trends for the benefit of the company.
Job Requirements
- Previous Experience as a CTO, Head of Engineering or similar
- Strong experience around Mobile and Web Development
- Highly motivated and inquisitive with In-depth knowledge of fintech
- Senior technical leadership, strategy and decision-making experience
- Relevant degree preferable
- Experience with consumer-facing products
- Commercial experience with hiring and development of a high growth business
- Experience building and deploying scalable systems
- Experience with reviewing compliance of product and technical design
Closing Date
29th January, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
