Head of Solution Development

The Head of Solution Development is responsible for leading the development of innovative and high-quality software solutions that meet the business needs of the organization. This role involves overseeing multiple development teams, ensuring alignment with agile methodologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Key Accountabilities Description Define the overall Technology development strategy, aligning it with the company’s business objectives and market demands. Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends in fintech and customer needs, proposing cutting-edge technologies and solutions that enhance the company’s competitive advantage. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and product designs. Leadership and Management : Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing solution development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Lead and manage the Solution Development, including the System of Engagement Development Team, Business Hub Development Team, and System of Record Development Team. Develop and implement strategies to drive innovation and efficiency in software development. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the department. Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and career development plans for team members, ensuring continuous improvement and professional growth. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in fintech and software development. Software Development, Technical Architecture & Best Practices : Oversee the development of customer-facing applications, business-critical applications, and core backend systems. Ensure that all software solutions are scalable, secure, advanced, updated and aligned with business requirements. Promote the use of best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and documentation. Oversee the development and management of the company’s technical architecture, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and capable of supporting the fintech solutions. Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural principles, and security best practices to deliver resilient and high-quality fintech products. Evaluate and implement appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, and tools to support rapid product development and scalability. Agile Methodology : Champion agile methodologies and practices within the department. Collaborate with Scrum master’s and Product Owners to ensure effective sprint planning, execution, and review. Continuously improve agile processes to enhance team productivity and project outcomes. Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with other IT departments, including Solutions Architecture & Innovation and Delivery & Quality Assurance, to ensure cohesive project delivery. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, risks, and issues. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve project challenges and ensure successful outcomes. Performance Monitoring and Reporting : Monitor and report on the performance of the Solution Development. Implement metrics and KPIs to measure development efficiency and quality. Provide regular reports to the CIO and other senior management on department performance. Vendor and Partner Management : Evaluate and manage third-party technology vendors, ensuring that solutions are aligned with business needs and technical requirements. Work with external partners and vendors to integrate third-party services, APIs, and technologies into the company’s fintech solutions where needed. Quality Assurance & Performance Monitoring : Ensure all solutions undergo rigorous testing and quality assurance processes, meeting the highest standards of performance, security, and reliability. Implement performance monitoring and optimization techniques to ensure solutions perform efficiently under real-world conditions. Customer Experience & Feedback Integration : Ensure that Internal customers feedback is effectively integrated into the solution development process to continuously enhance the development efficiencies. Drive technology-focused design principles, ensuring that technologies are efficient, reliable, and aligned with company demands and market needs. QUALIFICATIONS Education : Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related fields; additional qualifications in fintech or financial services technology are a plus. Experience : Minimum of 10 years of experience in software / solution development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the fintech or financial services sector. Strong experience with modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Deep knowledge of financial technologies, digital payments, blockchain, data analytics, API integrations, and compliance standards (e.g., PSD2, GDPR). Experience in developing user-centric fintech products, ensuring security, compliance, and scalability in high-growth environments. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance technical and business priorities. EXPERIENCE 10-14 years of experience SKILLS Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in software development tools and technologies. Knowledge of software architecture and design principles. Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Seniority level

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