Overview
Tech Lead – West Africa Jobs in Nigeria at Network International
Title: Tech Lead – West Africa
Company: Network International
Location: Nigeria
About Us
JOB DESCRIPTION
Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.
Our EVP
At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.
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
Key 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
Key Requirements:
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