Head of Software Development

• Indepth knowledge of issuer processing payments payment standards scheme rules payment processing technologies and regulations.
• Minimum 10 years of Payments experience in particular cardbased transaction processing
• Experience with ISO 8583 and/or ISO20022
• Working experience in using Jira and Confluence.
• Interest in payments and innovation in the marketplace.
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Expertise in creating scalable secure low latency and highly available systems across a rapidly evolving cloud based digital landscape.
• Strong experience in microservices architecture.
• Expertise in API design principles and RESTful API development.
• A background in programming such as .NET Java Spring framework data engineering.
• Strong experience in containerisation and orchestration technology like docker and Kubernetes.
• Deep cloud platform experience around managed services with preference to AWS
• Good understanding of data architecture and principles around data management.

• Drive the execution and delivery of features by collaborating with many multifunctional teams architects product owners and engineer
• Supporting Strategic Programme Steering groups
• Participating in architecture discussions and planning
• Participating in multifunctional coordination planning and reviews with leads from other engineering teams
• Maintaining and encouraging our culture by interviewing and hiring only the most qualified individuals.

• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define and establish strategic objectives for the development team.
• Develop roadmaps and longterm plans to ensure the teams alignment with the companys overall goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance team performance and efficiency.

• Drive the successful execution of software development projects ensuring timely delivery and quality output based on the client road map.
• Coordinate with crossfunctional teams to gather requirements set project priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress track key milestones and manage potential risks and escalations.

• Stay uptodate with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices related to fintech and issuer processing.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex technical challenges and make informed decisions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the development team.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders including other department heads clients and partners to understand their needs and expectations.
• Foster strong relationships with external parties staying informed about market trends and customer preferences.
• Act as a representative of the development team ensuring effective communication and alignment with all stakeholders.

• Identify skill gaps within the team and facilitate the acquisition of necessary skills through training mentoring
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture encouraging teamwork knowledge sharing and professional growth.

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