Chief Technology Officer

PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech platform, is seeking a visionary and execution-driven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technology strategy, engineering organization, innovation roadmap, and product infrastructure. The CTO will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for building scalable, secure, and innovative fintech platforms that support business growth, regulatory compliance, and user satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology roles, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering or CTO role.
• Proven experience leading technology for a fintech, payments, or digital banking company in emerging markets.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
• Strong knowledge of Mobile and web development frameworks
• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of Card/payment switching, settlement systems, or lending platforms
• Hands-on understanding of cybersecurity, DevOps, and modern data architecture
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale large, diverse engineering teams across geographies
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity to lead a rapidly growing fintech company