Bedfordview: Executive Head: Software Development

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and technically exceptional Executive Head of Software Development to lead a high-performing engineering function within a fast-scaling fintech environment. The successful candidate will shape the future of digital finance across Africa, leading the engineering force behind scalable, secure fintech platforms built for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full software development lifecycle from architecture and planning to deployment and optimisation
• Define and drive technical strategy across multiple engineering teams
• Provide architectural oversight, code review leadership, and engineering governance
• Embed Agile, Scrum, and DevOps best practices to enhance delivery velocity and quality
• Oversee QA frameworks, testing methodologies, and release standards
• Establish and enforce coding, security, and compliance standards
• Architect scalable, high-availability systems across cloud and clustered environments

Requirements

• Honours Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (NQF Level 8)
• 10 years’ experience in .NET software development and SDLC methodologies
• 7 years’ experience leading engineering or software development teams
• Strong technical capability across .NET, C#, Java, Python, SQL, APIs, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS and Azure

Qualifications

• Experience within fintech, banking, or other regulated industries (NOT MENTIONED IN ORIGINAL)

Salary & Benefits

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