Technical Team Leader (Fintech)

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Job Summary:

Technical Team Leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of developers, engineers, and other technical staff in designing and building FinTech solutions.
• Oversee software architecture, development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and regulatory teams to align technology with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, security standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advocate for Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Mentor, guide, and provide technical direction to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in FinTech and software development.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 6+ years of experience

  in software development, with at least

  3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of

  financial technologies, payment systems, blockchain, banking APIs, and digital wallets.

• Proficiency in

  programming languages

  such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with

  cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of

  Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), Jira, and Confluence.

• Strong background in

  security protocols, encryption, and regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, AML/KYC).

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with

  AI/ML applications in FinTech

  and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of

  containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

  and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience working with

  third-party financial services and APIs

  (Plaid, Stripe, PayPal, etc.).
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).