Head of Technology

Betway Global

Head of Technology defining technology strategy and product delivery for SuperCoin. Overseeing technical architecture and team leadership in revolutionizing financial infrastructure in Africa.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing technology roadmaps, managing full technical stacks, and ensuring regulatory compliance in fintech environments. Proven ability to lead software development teams, implement Agile practices, and integrate AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Stablecoin IssuanceCustody and Wallet InfrastructureOn-Chain Settlement and ReconciliationAgile Practices ImplementationFintech or Digital Payments Experience

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Hard Skills

Software Development Life CycleWeb3 TechnologiesSmart ContractsData Engineering PrinciplesQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal and Written CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptability to Changing Environments

Tools & Technologies

MPC VaultsAI Enablement LayerBlockchain RailsPayment Networks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Industry Keywords

FintechDigital PaymentsRegulatory ComplianceTokenisationDeFi

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on RailsSDLCWeb3

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the end-to-end technology vision and roadmap, aligning with business and regulatory requirements
Own the full technical stack, including: Stablecoin issuance (ZARsc), Custody and wallet infrastructure, On-chain settlement and reconciliation, Banking, card, and partner integrations, AI enablement layer across product and operations
Lead the build and delivery of the Supercoin consumer wallet: Send, spend, receive, and top-up functionality
Ensure rapid, high-quality delivery, balancing speed, resilience, and regulatory compliance
Own custody and key management architecture, including: MPC vaults and signing infrastructure, Mint/burn processes for stablecoin lifecycle
Oversee on-chain settlement and reconciliation across: Blockchain rails, Banking systems, Card/payment networks
Establish an integration-first platform model: Build reusable rails for on/off ramps, scan-to-pay, and enterprise flows
Embed AI across the product and organisation, including: Agentic capabilities within the wallet experience, Internal tools to improve: Operational efficiency and reconciliation, Customer support and case management, AML and compliance workflows
Own the security posture of the platform: Infrastructure security, Key management security, Application-layer security
Lead incident response, monitoring, and resilience planning
Provide technical leadership for regulatory engagement, audits, and inspections

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or a related field
5+ years managing development team(s) or department(s)
10+ years of practical experience in the full software development life cycle as a software engineer, software developer, automation engineer, engineering lead or engineering manager
5+ years of practical experience in fintech or digital payments domain
Web3 native: public chains, smart contracts, wallet architecture, custody models, on-chain monitoring, DeFi, stablecoins/tokenisation
AI native: you build with AI — stand up agentic product features and internal tooling that removes real operational load
Comfortable in a regulated environment; pragmatic about build vs integrate
Expertise in managing multiple software development projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
Ability to grasp complex strategy issues and turn this into a technology roadmap.
Strong understanding of software development, quality assurance, and data engineering principles
Proven success in implementing Agile practices at scale (Scrum, SAFe, or similar frameworks)
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Medical Aid Subsidy
Retirement Annuity Subsidy
Funeral Fund Benefit
Income Continuation Benefit
Group Life Cover