Head of Technology Development

Responsibilities Manage a lean internal tech team for software development, systems engineering, UI/UX, payments, data analytics, cyber security, AI, infrastructure/cloud and applications. This includes providing direction, hiring, assigning of work and staff performance appraisal. Drive organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency by delivering strategic plans as defined with Management. Execute on technology strategies, transformation roadmap and developmental projects by stipulated deadlines. Oversee and determine timeframes for tech projects including BAU system updates, upgrades, migrations, outages, and all tech projects. Run BAU tech and developmental projects in parallel, with expertise in projects management and prioritization. Where outsourcing and/or vendor-based solution is involved, ensure due diligence and assessment from technology perspective, as well as ongoing effective delivery of outcomes. Ensure that technology developments and infrastructures are always in compliance with regulations. Requirements Degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning or relevant disciplines. Minimum 8 years of technical and managing experience. Working experience in a financial services industry and/or operating under strict regulatory frameworks. Strong technical and business acumen with the ability to lead teams with multiple disciplines. Strong domain knowledge in customer channels/touch points with experience managing projects related to web portal development, mobile application development, API gateway management, content management systems, chatbots, B2B / B2C integration platforms and electronic payment gateways. Experience in the use of project management and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Confluence, Jira Software, Kanban Boards etc.) Knowledge of software programming and development (i.e. coding languages - C++, Java, JavaScript). Demonstrated strong ability to meet deadlines. Worked with Agile delivery methodologies (i.e. Scrum). Problem solver with ability to see things in multiple points-of-view and constantly challenging the norm. Strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage remote or hybrid teams effectively.