Agregar Technologies Calls For Job Applications
POSITION: Head of Technology
About Agregar Technologies
Agregar Technologies is a rapidly expanding RegTech and Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) firm that is developing advanced digital identity, verification, background checks, and compliance systems throughout Africa. Our goal is to streamline trust, compliance, and digital onboarding for financial institutions, telecommunications, e-commerce, and regulated sectors.
We provide digital KYC, KYB, background checks, address verification, and credit referencing services via secure APIs and AI/ML-enhanced platforms such as Autheo, Emp-Verify, Geofy, QORE, and ScoreX.
Overview of the Role
We are looking for an innovative and practical Head of Technology to guide our tech strategy, oversee product development processes, and enhance our infrastructure as we grow throughout Africa. The perfect candidate will merge extensive technical knowledge, robust leadership skills, and product insight to direct a remote engineering team and synchronize technology choices with business results.
Main Duties
Technology Strategy and Management
- Establish and implement Agregar’s technological vision and plan in conjunction with the executive team.
- Manage and expand a multidisciplinary tech team (engineering, DevOps, data science, QA, security).
- Influence architectural decisions throughout our identity, compliance, verification, and credit systems.
Product Creation & Advancement
- Manage the complete development process of all Agregar platforms (Autheo, Geofy, Emp-Verify, ScoreX, QORE).
- Spearhead AI/ML incorporation for fraud detection, document validation, and risk assessment.
- Guarantee prompt delivery, superior code quality, and scalable features.
Framework & Safety
- Design and uphold secure, compliant, scalable, and API-centric systems.
- Promote optimal practices in DevSecOps, data protection, and platform dependability (99.9%+ uptime).
- Advise on the implementation of cloud-native, containerized infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Team Growth
- Attract, guide, and preserve high-quality tech professionals across various markets.
- Foster a culture of responsibility, creativity, teamwork, and quality.
Cooperation & Documentation
- Work closely with the Product, Compliance, Sales, and Customer Success teams.
- Consistently update the CEO and board regarding advancements, risks, and technology KPIs.
Qualifications
- Over 8 years of experience in software engineering or technical leadership, ideally in RegTech, FinTech, or B2B SaaS.
- Over 4 years in a senior technology leadership position (e.g., CTO, VP of Engineering, Head of Product Engineering).
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and expanding cloud-native platforms, APIs, and products powered by AI.
- Thorough knowledge of digital identity, KYC/KYB, AML compliance, or background checking systems.
- Familiarity with container technology (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure), and best practices in DevOps.
- Knowledge of contemporary tech stacks: Node.js, Python, React, Postgres, MongoDB, TensorFlow/PyTorch (for AI/ML applications).
- Solid understanding of data security and cybersecurity regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).
- Outstanding communication, project management, and leadership abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with African financial organizations or expanding SaaS platforms in several markets.
- Familiarity with integration involving government registries, telecom APIs, or external identity data suppliers.
- Familiarity with blockchain, self-sovereign identity (SSI), or decentralized KYC systems is advantageous.
What We Provide
- Attractive salary and stock options.
- Flexibility in remote work
- Chance to influence Africa’s digital trust framework
- A dynamic, goal-oriented, and team-focused workplace
- Leadership position with considerable influence and opportunities for growth.
How to Apply for this Agregar Technologies Job
Please email your CV, portfolio (if relevant), and a short message explaining your interest in this position to careers@agregartech.com, using the subject “Head of Technology Application – [Your Name]”.
Closing Date: May 27, 2025
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