Head of Solution Development

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

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology and Business Development

Industries

Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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