Head of Technology

• Define and execute the end-to-end technology vision and roadmap, aligning with business and regulatory requirements
• Own the full technical stack, including:
  Stablecoin issuance (ZARsc), Custody and wallet infrastructure, On-chain settlement and reconciliation, Banking, card, and partner integrations, AI enablement layer across product and operations
• Lead the build and delivery of the Supercoin consumer wallet:
  Send, spend, receive, and top-up functionality
• Ensure rapid, high-quality delivery, balancing speed, resilience, and regulatory compliance
• Own custody and key management architecture, including: MPC vaults and signing infrastructure, Mint/burn processes for stablecoin lifecycle
• Oversee on-chain settlement and reconciliation across:
  Blockchain rails, Banking systems, Card/payment networks
• Establish an integration-first platform model:
  Build reusable rails for on/off ramps, scan-to-pay, and enterprise flows
• Embed AI across the product and organisation, including:
  Agentic capabilities within the wallet experience, Internal tools to improve:
  Operational efficiency and reconciliation, Customer support and case management, AML and compliance workflows
• Own the security posture of the platform:
  Infrastructure security, Key management security, Application-layer security
• Lead incident response, monitoring, and resilience planning
• Provide technical leadership for regulatory engagement, audits, and inspections

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or a related field
• 5+ years managing development team(s) or department(s)
• 10+ years of practical experience in the full software development life cycle as a software engineer, software developer, automation engineer, engineering lead or engineering manager
• 5+ years of practical experience in fintech or digital payments domain
• Web3 native: public chains, smart contracts, wallet architecture, custody models, on-chain monitoring, DeFi, stable coins/tokenisation
• AI native: you build with AI — stand up agentic product features and internal tooling that removes real operational load
• Comfortable in a regulated environment; pragmatic about build vs integrate
• Expertise in managing multiple software development projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
• Ability to grasp complex strategy issues and turn this into a technology roadmap.
• Strong understanding of software development, quality assurance, and data engineering principles
• Proven success in implementing Agile practices at scale (Scrum, SAFe, or similar frameworks)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.

Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing technology roadmaps, managing full technical stacks, and ensuring regulatory compliance in fintech environments. Proven ability to lead software development teams, implement Agile practices, and integrate AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

• Stablecoin Issuance
• Custody and Wallet Infrastructure
• On-Chain Settlement and Reconciliation
• Agile Practices Implementation
• Fintech or Digital Payments Experience

• Software Development Life Cycle
• Web3 Technologies
• Smart Contracts
• Data Engineering Principles
• Quality Assurance

• Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability to Changing Environments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

• Fintech
• Digital Payments
• Regulatory Compliance
• Tokenisation
• De Fi

• MPC Vaults
• AI Enablement Layer
• Blockchain Rails
• Payment Networks