Tech Lead - West Africa at Network International

About The Role

Tech lead is responsible for design of projects on core Payment Processing Platform and Peripheral systems surrounding the technology platform. Subject Matter Experts are required to analyze, evaluate, design & implement technology solutions for Banking Channels.

Key client facing role supporting the Relationship Management Team. Solution Architect will engage in consulting on Client specific requirements & discovery for formalizing the solution to drive a product design / change. This will involve appropriate vendor and application-based scoping and estimates to finalize project cost.  Will be responsible for the DOU (Document of Understanding) as well as associated SOW (Statement of Work) aligning the NI product design to the Clients operating model.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive the articulation of the Client requirements from business & functional perspective.
• Be the primary point of contact for the customer for requirement solution design.
• Provide input into the Solution proposal, including design and associated costing. 
• E2E payment solution design that involves EMV card personalization, Schemes Affiliation, Credit, Debit, Prepaid Card Management System, Network & Infrastructural Requirements, Switching, Capacity Planning, fraud Monitoring, Settlement & Chargeback, Certifications. 
• Support Project handover to PMO upon DOA approval. Provide support to NI Project Manager in case of scope queries/ scope conflict during the project execution.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Degree level from a recognized University in Computer Science or relevant subject in Technology.  
• Preferably holds a Master of Business Administration or Masters of Science in Management.

Experience: 

• At least 5 years of experience in a Technology / IT function in a recognized international organization.
•  Financial services industry and Middle East experience highly desirable.
• At least 2 years of experience as Business Analyst on Card and merchant Management Platform.
• At least 3 years of operating at management level managing geographically distributed teams. 
• Excellent knowledge in services, functions and technical solutions used in payment services industry.

Core skills in at least one area:

• Payment processing and Card Management 
• Experience in designing solutions in payment services industry.  
• Experience in using analytical tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience in developing documentation, presentation, and other material.
• Experience in end-to-end costing of solutions. 
• Excellent knowledge on relevant systems and solutions.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Excellent analytical and skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Clear and concise approach to design 
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills - both verbal and written.
• Proven skills in facilitating key decisions, handling complex issues.
• Strong cultural awareness and knowledge
•  Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Added advantage Skill.

Knowledge of the below Systems:

• CMS
• TWO
• ATM / POS
• Base 24
• WAY4.