Head of Engineering at Kredete

About the Role (kindly read thoroughly)

• We are seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering to lead our dynamic engineering team, which includes frontend, backend, and blockchain engineers. In this role, you will oversee the design and development of complex decentralized applications, create a scalable API infrastructure, and architect secure blockchain solutions to streamline cross-border transactions.
• This role requires close collaboration with the CEO and CPO to shape and document product strategies, development processes, and technical roadmaps. As a key technical leader, you’ll drive high and low-level architecture, set the bar for quality and security, and lead by example in developing backend APIs and Stablecoins rails to support our products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse team of frontend, backend, mobile, and blockchain engineers to ensure alignment with project goals and maintain high standards of code quality across all areas.
• Review backend code logic, provide constructive feedback, and set best practices for backend engineers working with Node.js, TypeScript, Web3.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFormation).
• Oversee and guide mobile engineers in developing applications using Flutter and Dart, ensuring smooth and consistent user experiences across platforms.
• Direct frontend engineers working with Angular, ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-quality code for a seamless interface and optimal performance.
• Design, build, and maintain Stablecoins payment rails to enable cross-border transactions, converting USD to local African fiat currencies with a focus on compliance and security.
• Collaborate directly with the CEO and CPO to define product requirements, translating them into actionable engineering tasks that align with business objectives.
• Architect high- and low-level system designs for secure and scalable blockchain applications to support complex decentralized financial products.
• Ensure continuous integration and deployment processes with rigorous testing protocols, automated testing, and thorough code reviews for all projects.
• Establish and enforce development best practices, ensuring consistency in documentation, code quality, and design principles across frontend, backend, and mobile engineering teams.
• Identify and implement new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to streamline engineering workflows, optimize development efficiency, and enhance collaboration.
• Monitor and maintain API performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks or vulnerabilities, and drive improvements to enhance speed, reliability, and security.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and create personalized development plans for each team member to support career growth.
• Collaborate with DevOps to manage AWS cloud infrastructure, implement robust security protocols, and ensure scalability to meet growing product demands.
• Research emerging technologies in blockchain, mobile, and fintech, assessing their potential for integration into Kredete’s architecture to enhance product capabilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional timelines, working closely with product, design, and compliance teams to ensure successful end-to-end project delivery.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives for productivity, code quality, and project delivery, using metrics to identify and address areas for improvement.
• Oversee the hiring process, including recruiting and selecting top engineering talent, and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture within the team.
• Manage engineering budgets for staffing, tooling, and other resource allocations, aligning with overall company financial goals.
• Actively participate in hands-on coding when needed, setting a high bar for code quality and exemplifying engineering best practices.
• Prepare and present regular updates to executive leadership on project progress, team performance, and any technical challenges or roadblocks.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and data security standards across all systems, particularly for cross-border payment operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering team, encouraging knowledge sharing, regular training, and skill development.

What We’re Looking For:

Technical Skills:

• 7+ years in software engineering, with experience in backend development, payment systems, and blockchain.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, Web3.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS for backend development.
• Skilled in frontend technologies like Angular for web and Flutter/Dart for mobile development.
• Experience creating decentralized applications and Stablecoins systems for cross-border payments.

Leadership & Vision:

• 3+ years leading engineering teams in fast-paced environments, ideally in fintech, payments, or API-based services.
• Ability to set high standards, lead by example, and get involved hands-on when needed.
• Skilled in building secure, scalable API solutions from scratch.

Skills & Mindset:

• Problem solver with a proactive, can-do attitude and interest in blockchain and fintech.
• Comfortable in fast-paced settings, with a focus on high-quality, secure infrastructure.
• Driven to build financial tools that empower people globally.