Jobs at Credrails

About the role:

• We're seeking an experienced Head of Product with experience in FinTech solutions who is dedicated to crafting customer-centric products. Join our fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and launch a cutting-edge reconciliation product that aligns with our company's vision and strategy.
• Our Reconciliation product offers real-time financial insights for various business types, ensuring you always know where your finances stand. As Head of Product, you'll engage with customers, develop and share product strategy, help drive the roadmap, and work seamlessly with the engineering and business teams to deliver value. This role is an opportunity to impact our clients' financial operations significantly.

You will:

• Develop a product strategy that aligns with the company’s core objective and evolving customer needs.
• Translate product strategy into detailed plans, requirements, and prototypes.
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Together with the executive team, develop product pricing and
• positioning strategies.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather customer feedback to inform and adjust product strategy as needed.
• Gain a deep understanding of customer needs and experience, identify and fill product gaps, and generate new ideas that improve customer experience and drive growth.
• Assume responsibility for the product roadmap, ensuring that it serves as a dynamic blueprint for product development.
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Oversee all aspects of the product, including customer feedback,
• requirements, and issues
• Establish and uphold a rigorous standard of reliability, quality, and usability through product development phases, ensuring that metrics are consistently met.
• Drive action throughout the organization to get products to market
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver quick time-to-market
• and optimal solutions
• Have a deep understanding of reconciliation processes.

You’ll catch our eye if you have:

• 5-8 years experience in Product Management or other technical roles building Fintech/B2B products.
• Proven work experience managing products through the software development lifecycle from inception/discovery to delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams 
• MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems
• Technology Management or equivalent

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About the role: 

• We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join our team based in Kenya or Nigeria. As an Intermediate Software Engineer you will collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to build our products.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and a strong background in software development, specifically in backend programming languages such as Python and TypeScript. 
• In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience with AWS, Github, CI/CD, Docker, and Terraform

Responsibilities 

• Write reusable, testable, maintainable and efficient code.
• Develop and maintain backend systems and services using the specified engineering stack.
• Collaborate with the product and design teams to build new features and improve existing ones using the specified engineering stack.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure the quality of our codebases..
• Researching, investigating and fixing a wide variety of technical issues.
• Create documentation for and test new software applications.
• Create innovative solutions in a distributed environment, and help lead fundamental industry transformations.
• Help mentor and guide junior team members on the specified engineering tasks.

 Qualifications 

• Proficiency in Python and Typescript/Javascript, with very good knowledge of Django and React (Typescript/Javascript).
• Proficiency in SQL
• 5+ years of experience as an Intermediate Software Engineer in Python and Django.
• Experience with AWS, Github, CI/CD, Docker and Terraform.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated and result oriented.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python.
• Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Strong unit test and debugging skills.
• Startup experience is a must

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About the Role

• The Tech Lead will be responsible for leading a team of software developers and engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of technology solutions for our company. 
• They will lead the technical strategy, set and manage the project deliverables and timelines, mentor and develop the team, manage budgets and resources, and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Strategy

• Define the technical strategy and direction of the team.
• Ensure alignment with the company’s overall strategy.

Execution

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of technology solutions related to our products.
• Participate in the architecture, design and code review.
• Participate in the development of the product roadmap, and the design and implementation of new features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects and sprints are delivered on time.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders and other teams, to understand and meet the needs of the company and our customers.
• Drive innovation and take a hands-on role in the development and maintenance of technology solutions.
• Be flexible and adaptable, able to pivot quickly and take on new responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.

Hiring & Mentoring

• Lead the hiring process for new team members.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Foster a culture of learning and growth that is centered around our company culture.

Other responsibilities

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Provide progress reports to the Head of Engineering.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and/or Typescript/Javascript, with very good knowledge of Django and/or React (Typescript/Javascript).
• Proficiency in SQL
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development and engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in Financial Technology (Fintech) is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for technology and drive for innovation.
• Enjoy mentoring, development and coaching team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to take on new responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.