Job Description

Job Summary A fintech company committed to making life simpler and more secure for African communities through innovative financial and technology solutions is seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will spearhead new projects, take a leadership role in decision-making, and help develop their core systems. You will collaborate closely with product, operations, and business development teams as they craft and integrate their technology platform.
Responsibilities:
Lead our software team in digital transformation and innovation to drive the company into a future where 'Software is eating the world'.
Provide technical guidance to the team.
Manage software development according to specifications and timelines.
Oversee overall architecture, hands-on development, and building the team through training, hiring, mentorship, and guidance.
Maintain and improve existing solutions.
Ensure software is developed to quality standards.
Maintain and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Conduct technical investigations.
Engage with business representatives to provide information and support decision-making, ensuring the development team meets business requirements accurately and promptly.
Focus on utilizing appropriate tools and processes for development, continuously improving them as IT and business requirements evolve.
Contribute to application design and technical documentation.
Minimum Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years' experience in a development role using Python.
At least 2 years' experience in a leadership/managerial role.
Knowledge and experience with cloud architecture.
Knowledge and experience with at least one Python web framework (such as Django or Flask).
Knowledge and experience with front-end technologies, including JavaScript frameworks.
Knowledge and experience with DevOps automation.
Knowledge and experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) implementation.
Knowledge and experience with secure coding practices (OWASP).
Knowledge and experience with Linux, Nginx, and PostgreSQL.
Knowledge and experience applying Scrum/Agile methodologies.
Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to
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