Head of Banking Systems

We are looking for a person who will lead the engineering efforts behind our core banking backend. We want someone with hands-on experience building and operating distributed backend systems. Our future colleague should be comfortable making architectural decisions, debugging production issues, scaling services, and mentoring teams on engineering best practices.

Our current stack includes: AWS EKS, Java (Spring Boot), MySQL, Kafka, Redis, Grafana - Prometheus.

• Solid background in Java backend development, ideally with a hands-on experience before stepping into leadership
• Experience in building banking products before - ideally in retail banking or fintech
• Ability to collaborate closely with Product team on shaping the roadmap, understanding regulatory constraints, and ensuring what we build is not just technically solid but also commercially relevant
• Prior experience working in regulated environments is a plus, as is any exposure to core banking systems (ledgering, payments, cards, etc.).

• Work From Home
• Performance Bonus
• Shape the future of fintech in Nigeria with products that reach millions, backed by a competitive salary
• Thrive in a fast paced work environment with flexibility, collaboration, and access to cutting-edge tools
• Join a diverse, inclusive team where all voices are valued, and professional growth is a priority.