Key Responsibilities

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  Define and execute the company’s technical vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.

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  Lead the architecture, design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable fintech products.

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  Oversee security and compliance protocols across systems to meet local and international financial regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).

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  Hire, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering, DevOps, and data teams.

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  Drive technical decisions regarding build vs. buy, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and microservices.

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  Collaborate with product and business teams to prioritize features and improve customer experience.

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  Implement robust CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and QA/testing procedures.

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  Manage vendor relationships for third-party integrations (e.g., Paystack, Flutterwave, AWS, Azure).

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  Provide regular technical reports and risk assessments to executive leadership and investors.

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  Represent HitchPay in technical discussions with partners, regulators, and stakeholders.

Requirements

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  Proven experience as CTO, VP of Engineering, or equivalent leadership role in a high-growth fintech or SaaS company.

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  Strong background in software development (e.g., Django, Node.js, React) and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, containerization).

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  Experience with fintech products including virtual cards, payment APIs, KYC, and core banking integrations.

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  Deep understanding of security, data privacy, and compliance in fintech.

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  Demonstrated success in leading product launches, system scalability, and cross-functional teams.

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  Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.

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  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus).

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience with blockchain, Web3, or cryptocurrency platforms.

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  Familiarity with Nigerian and pan-African fintech regulatory frameworks.

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  Startup or fundraising experience.

What We Offer

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  Competitive compensation and equity options.

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  A leadership seat at a rapidly growing fintech company.

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  Flexible working environment.

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  Opportunity to shape the financial future of Africa.