Information Technology Lead

About the Role This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development. As the IT Lead, you will oversee the company's IT operations, ensure the reliability and security of its systems and infrastructure, and implement technology solutions aligned with business objectives. You will lead system development and maintenance, oversee system architecture and infrastructure, manage technology vendors, and ensure the functionality, performance, and efficiency of IT systems. You will also establish quality assurance, data protection, and security practices, monitor IT performance indicators, and help manage the IT budget. Working closely with the Product, Operations, and Compliance teams, you will develop, enhance, and maintain systems and applications that support the company's daily operations and business growth. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, hands-on, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage Help departments use technology profitably Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency Build quality assurance and data protection processes Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors Create, enhance, and maintain systems and applications. Configure, build, and test the application technical components Work with other developers, functional team, and technical team to make sure that the configuration and custom components meet application requirements Follow good security coding practices to ensure the application is free of coding vulnerabilities Participate in code reviews and quality reviews to ensure traceability of the designs to the requirements Fix any defects and performance problems discovered in testing Requirements Proven experience in a similar leadership role Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy Understanding of budgets and business-planning Ability to conduct technological analyses and research Excellent communication skills Leadership and organizational abilities Strategic thinking Problem-solving aptitude Knowledge and experience working in the following: Developing application using Java 7+, SQL languages, and Angular JS or other JavaScript Frameworks for web applications. Python is a plus but not required. Maven to build and manage Project and Dependencies Git to manage snapshots, versions and changes. Developing REST/SOAP services and integration with other systems. Designing and implementing database schemas Frameworks like JPA and Hibernate Building applications from ground up Deployment containers like Tomcat, JBoss, Docker, etc. Deploying and managing applications in server systems in Linux based environments AWS is a plus BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) Possess a strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines At least 3 years of experience