About the job

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.

We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.

As the Team Leader of the Engineering team at Optasia, you will oversee the technical aspects of a software team by guiding team members in technical matters, and supervising system modifications.

What You Will Do

• Lead the software architecture and development team, providing direction and guidance in implementing best practices and ensuring high-quality software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and operations, to define system requirements and develop scalable software solutions
• Drive the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure software systems and applications
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, and make recommendations on technology adoption to improve system performance and meet business needs
• Establish and maintain coding standards and software development processes to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization
• Manage the software development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, execution, and delivery
• Mentor and coach software development team members, providing technical guidance and support

What You Will NeedBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline At least 7 years' experience in back-end platforms development with solid programming abilities in Spring Framework Knowledge of Relational Database technology Knowledge of NoSQL will be considered a plus Postgres, Elastic Search, Docker Swarm Your key attributesPassion for learning new technologies and eagerness to collaborate with other creative mindsSharp and highly motivated personality Strong desire for exploring, evaluating, and understanding new technologiesAbility to hit tight deadlines and work under pressure and strict attention to detailExcellent judgment, organizational and problem-solving skillsStrong leadership and organizational abilitiesWillingness to build professional relationships with staff and clientsExcellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skillsExperience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST) Why you should applyWhat we offer:???? Competitive remuneration package???? Extra day off on your birthday???? Performance-based bonus scheme????????‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance???? ???? All the tech gear you need to work smartOptasia's Perks:???? Be a part of a multicultural working environment???? Meet a very unique and promising business and industry???? ???? Gain insights for tomorrow market's foreground???? Continuous training and access to online training platformsOptasia's Values ????#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners' and clients' expectations.#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what's needed.#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.