CTO/ Solution Architect/ Tech Lead

CTO / SOLUTION ARCHITECT/ TECHNICAL LEAD – FINANCIAL SECTORAFRICA - MOZAMBIQUE/MAPUTOOverviewLead the technology vision for a disruptive, an AI-native fintech platform revolutionizing financial sector and payments in Mozambique. Build and mentor a lean, high-performing engineering team to develop scalable microservices using Java/Spring Boot, Apache Fineract, and Kubernetes, integrating AI for automation and compliance.Oversee on-prem infrastructure, ensure regulatory alignment with national swith and CentralBank, and deliver secure, scalable operations.Key Responsibilities•       Define and execute technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.•       Design and oversee architecture using microservices, APIs, and open-source fintech frameworks (Mifos, Fineract, PaymentHub, National Swtich).•       Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team (Backend, DevOps, QA, Mobile, AI/ML, UX/UI).•       Ensure data protection, security, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards.•       Collaborate with leadership, product, and compliance teams to deliver strategic technology milestones.•       Implement DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines for on-premise deployments.•       Integrate AI-driven insights for automation, decision support, and operational excellence.Tech Stack & Tools•       Core: Java / Spring Boot / PostgreSQL / Kafka / Kubernetes.•       Fintech Frameworks: Apache Fineract, Mifos X, Paymenthub.•       Data & AI: TensorFlow, Apache Airflow, LangChain.•       Infrastructure: On-prem Linux servers (Dockerized), CI/CD pipelines.•       APIs: REST, Open Banking (FAPI), SIMO, Visa/Mastercard integrations.Experience & Qualifications•       5+ years in software engineering, in fintech, digital banking, or payments.•       Proven leadership experience managing diverse, high-performing technical teams.•       Expertise in scalable architecture, microservices, and open-source banking platforms.•       Experience with on-prem deployments, compliance, and data sovereignty.•       Excellent communication skills — English required.Preferred Skills•       Experience with open banking, RegTech, or AML systems.•       Contributions to open-source fintech projects (Mifos, PaymentHub, Mojaloop,•       Fineract).•       Understanding of mobile-first UX design for low-connectivity environments.Culture & Values•       Agile: Build fast, learn fast, adapt to regulatory and market changes.•       Collaborative: Cross-functional teamwork across global and local teams.•       Transparent: Engineering excellence aligned with compliance and ethics.LocationAfrica: Maputo, Mozambique — Relocation Supported