Company: @fric Payment Solutions (@PS)
Location: Douala, Cameroon (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Probation Period: 3–6 months
Salary: Negotiable
Industry: FinTech – Payments & Digital Financial Solutions

1. About the Company

@fric Payment Solutions (@PS) is a FinTech company specializing in the design, development, and operation of secure, scalable, and internationally compliant digital payment and financial services solutions.

As the company continues to grow, @PS is strengthening its technology governance and seeks an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its technology strategy, IT teams, infrastructure, and digital platforms.

The CTO will be a key member of senior management, responsible for driving technological innovation, ensuring platform reliability, and maintaining high standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Technology Governance and Strategy

• Define and implement the company’s technology vision in alignment with its business objectives.
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Ensure the scalability, resilience, availability, and performance of FinTech platforms.
• Guide architectural decisions involving microservices, event-driven systems, cloud infrastructure, and security.
• Monitor technological developments and regulatory changes in FinTech, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data management.

B. IT Team Management and Leadership

• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary technical teams, including:
  • Backend Lead (Java/Spring) and two developers.
  • Frontend Lead (Web and Mobile), three web developers, one mobile developer, and one designer.
  • QA Lead and one QA tester.
  • Network Engineer.
  • Database Administrator (DBA).
  • Core Banking System (CBS) Engineer.
  • IT Helpdesk team comprising two agents.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, processes, and performance standards.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance.

C. Software Architecture and Development

• Supervise software architecture and development practices, including:
  • Microservices and REST APIs.
  • Batch processing using Spring Batch.
  • Event streaming using Kafka.
  • Clean Code principles, SOLID principles, and software engineering best practices.
• Oversee code reviews and establish internal development standards.
• Validate technical decisions across backend, frontend, and mobile applications.
• Ensure consistency, integration, and reliability across application layers.

D. Infrastructure, Cloud and DevOps

• Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and server operations.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, scalability, and system resilience.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitLab.
• Guide the implementation of Docker and service orchestration technologies.
• Establish robust Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps practices.

E. Data and Database Management

• Supervise database architecture, performance, and operations involving MongoDB and MySQL.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, confidentiality, and security.
• Define and implement backup, restoration, and disaster recovery plans.

F. Cybersecurity and Regulatory Compliance

• Take responsibility for software, infrastructure, and application security.
• Oversee authentication and authorization mechanisms, including Keycloak.
• Implement FinTech security best practices, including OWASP standards, encryption, and access control.
• Supervise security audits, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Contribute to compliance initiatives, including ISO 27001 and applicable regulatory requirements.

G. Monitoring, Performance and IT Operations

• Oversee monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki.
• Ensure the stability and reliability of production systems.
• Define and monitor technical KPIs to measure IT performance and operational efficiency.

3. Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum five-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems and Networks, or an equivalent field.
• At least 8–12 years of professional IT experience.
• Several years of experience in a technical leadership, software architecture, or CTO position.
• Solid experience in FinTech, banking, or other mission-critical technology environments.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and IT operations.

4. Key Technical Skills

Backend Development and Architecture

• Java, Spring and Spring Boot.
• Microservices and REST APIs.
• Spring Batch and Kafka.

Databases

• MongoDB, including Replica Sets, Sharding, and Clustering.
• MySQL, including Master/Slave replication.

Frontend and Mobile Development

• Vue.js and Angular.
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• PHP and Laravel.
• Android, iOS, and Flutter.

DevOps and Infrastructure

• Docker.
• CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitLab.
• Linux administration.
• Cloud servers and infrastructure management.

Security and Monitoring

• Keycloak.
• Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki.
• FinTech cybersecurity best practices.

5. Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Inspirational leadership: Ability to unite diverse teams around shared objectives.
• Excellent communication: Ability to explain complex technical concepts to senior management.
• Strategic vision: Ability to anticipate technological developments and changes in the FinTech market.
• Accountability: Strong commitment to financial data security and regulatory compliance.
• Resilience: Ability to manage critical production incidents and cybersecurity risks.
• Results orientation: Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

6. Language Requirements

• French: Fluent or professional proficiency.
• English: Professional proficiency; bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.

7. Why Join @fric Payment Solutions?

• Take on a strategic leadership role at the heart of company decision-making.
• Enjoy significant autonomy in technology and architectural decisions.
• Work in a demanding and stimulating FinTech environment.
• Lead a structured and ambitious technical team.
• Make a meaningful impact on digital financial solutions designed for large-scale use.

8. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV and cover letter to:

Email: rh@afric.ca

Subject: Application – Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Douala, Cameroon

Employment: Full-time, permanent position, subject to a 3–6-month probationary period.

Salary: Negotiable.