Chief Technology Officer

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Location: Hybrid Nigeria Employment Type: Full-Time Company: HitchPay About HitchPay HitchPay is a next-generation fintech platform designed to empower Africans through seamless financial services including bill payments, virtual USD and Naira cards, investments, cross-border payments, and digital banking solutions. Our mission is to bridge the financial inclusion gap and build a secure, accessible, and intelligent super app for everyday money management. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead and scale our technology strategy and execution. As CTO, you will own the end-to-end product architecture, oversee engineering and infrastructure teams, ensure top-tier security compliance, and drive innovation across all digital channels. You will work closely with the CEO, product, and operations teams to deliver an efficient, scalable, and user-centric fintech ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the company’s technical vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Lead the architecture, design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable fintech products. Oversee security and compliance protocols across systems to meet local and international financial regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR). Hire, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering, DevOps, and data teams. Drive technical decisions regarding build vs. buy, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and microservices. Collaborate with product and business teams to prioritize features and improve customer experience. Implement robust CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and QA/testing procedures. Manage vendor relationships for third-party integrations (e.g., Paystack, Flutterwave, AWS, Azure). Provide regular technical reports and risk assessments to executive leadership and investors. Represent HitchPay in technical discussions with partners, regulators, and stakeholders. Requirements Proven experience as CTO, VP of Engineering, or equivalent leadership role in a high-growth fintech or SaaS company. Strong background in software development (e.g., Django, Node.js, React) and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, containerization). Experience with fintech products including virtual cards, payment APIs, KYC, and core banking integrations. Deep understanding of security, data privacy, and compliance in fintech. Demonstrated success in leading product launches, system scalability, and cross-functional teams. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus). Requirements Preferred Qualifications Experience with blockchain, Web3, or cryptocurrency platforms. Familiarity with Nigerian and pan-African fintech regulatory frameworks. Startup or fundraising experience. What We Offer Competitive compensation and equity options. A leadership seat at a rapidly growing fintech company. Flexible working environment. Opportunity to shape the financial future of Africa.