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Job Title:
Head of Technology
Employer:
Letshego
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Information Technology Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
Letshego is a pan-African inclusive finance group committed to improving lives through accessible and affordable financial solutions that drive financial inclusion across underserved communities. Established in Botswana in 1998, the company has evolved into one of Africa’s leading inclusive finance institutions, operating in over 10 countries and serving individuals, micro and small entrepreneurs, and public sector employees. Letshego is widely recognized for its strong governance, customer-centric innovation, and robust financial performance, earning accolades for its digital transformation and impact-driven strategies.
Its agile, values-driven work culture emphasizes empowerment, collaboration, and growth, offering employees competitive opportunities with hybrid work arrangements, leadership development programs, and a diverse, inclusive environment. At the heart of its business model is a digital-first approach, leveraging technology to deliver efficient, scalable solutions through mobile and online platforms, supported by a wide physical distribution network. Guided by core values of integrity, innovation, customer focus, and excellence, Letshego also invests significantly in corporate social responsibility, with initiatives in education, health, and entrepreneurship aimed at uplifting communities across Africa. To learn more, visit www.letshego.com.
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Full-time
Deadline:
10 Apr 2024
Head Of Technology job at Letshego
Letshego
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
As the head of technology, you will lead the design and implementation of the company's digital strategy that meets the company's business needs and delivers return on investment. You will be expected to contribute to benefits realization of effective and efficient IT operations, service delivery and digital products development and release.
As a Team Leader you will offer functional support and management of the Technology, Digital staff and other related resources to drive efficiency and the digitalization agenda. You will also lead a cross-functional team that includes Product Owners, Designers, engineers, external vendors and service providers to co-develop the digital products.
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Collaborate with the in country senior leadership team and group team to identify ways IT enabled services can support the company in achieving its business and financial goals. Lead the design, delivery and continuous enhancement of high-quality IT enabled services and software solution.
Lead the Technology and Digital Solutions team.
Ensure compliance with government laws and regulations that apply to IT enabled services and systems.
Liaise with other teams within and outside the Digital and Technology unit to negotiate timelines, deliverables and dependencies
Collaborate closely with Product Owners and other team members to identify and socialize products and delivery risks.
Mentor and coach junior Technology and Digital staff on the best practices.
Collaborate closely on defining the appropriate solutions architecture for digital product solutions
Manage the IT expenditure to drive efficiency and Resource Optimization.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Leadership and team building
Problem solving
Change management.
Strategic thinking and planning
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Excellent Project management
Technical Skills
Understanding of a CI-CD process, containerization, and virtualization related technologies
Excellent programming skills in at least 2 modern programming languages/frameworks (1 B/E and 1 F/E), such as Node.JS, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Kotlin multiplatform, ReactJs, or others
Excellent knowledge of SQL and one common database technology, such as Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, CouchDB,
Infrastructure knowledge including RESTful APIs, Single Sign On, LDAP, Search Technologies (Kong, GraphQL, Swagger, Elasticsearch, Kibana, auth0)
Knowledge of pair programming, continuous integration and test-driven development
Familiarity with the concepts and pattern choices for Micro services is a must
Working knowledge and experience in API designs, as well as, standards and governance processes
Working knowledge of micro services oriented architecture, event-driven architecture, software-oriented architecture and other modern architectural paradigms
Knowledge of building highly scalable applications in a cloud-based environment and architecting for a cloud hybrid approach is essential
Experience and qualification
Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications or relevant area
At least 8 years' relevant experience leading business software solutions and technology in a busy enterprise environment
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a technology role
Qualified persons should submit applications (CV with cover letter and copies of Academic Qualifications) to:
The Head of People and Culture,
Letshego Uganda Limited
Plot 9, Wampewo Avenue Kololo
or send email to UG.HRrecruitment@letshego.com
Please note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be notified
