Roamtech is a licensed Content Service Provider by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) to provide mobile phone content through the existing mobile telephone networks.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Team Lead to join our Payment Services team. As the Technical Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development team, reviewing software architecture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Provide strong technical leadership to a team of developers, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages continuous improvement in technical capabilities.

Development Oversight:

• Oversee the development of payment processing solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and adherence to coding standards.
• Review software architecture and code to maintain high-quality standards.

Security & Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay informed about legal and regulatory requirements in the payment services industry.
• Ensure that the technical aspects of the company’s operations meet all applicable regulatory standards, including PCI/DSS , ODPC compliance.
• Oversee and coordinate Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) processes for payment processing solutions.
• Collaborate with security teams to identify and address vulnerabilities, ensuring the product’s resilience against cyber threats.
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats and industry best practices to continuously enhance product security.

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to build positive relationships and address technical concerns.
• Act as a technical liaison between the development team and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and milestones.

Product Delivery:

• Collaborate with the product and project teams to define technical roadmaps and delivery timelines.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of high-quality technical solutions that meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Team Lead in payment services, fintech, or financial services.
• Strong technical leadership skills with a track record of successfully leading development teams.
• In-depth knowledge of payment processing operations, software architecture, and industry regulations.
• Experience in reviewing software architecture for scalability, security, and compliance.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for card and merchant payment services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to make informed technical decisions under pressure.
• Familiarity with payment platforms, technologies, and compliance requirements