Technology Lead

Overview

Technology Lead Location: London Type: Onsite Salary: Competitive (Outside IR35) Contract Type: Contract Myn is an AI driven marketplace that connects the candidates, clients and recruiters. Myn collaborates with leading employers to offer exclusive, carefully matched permanent positions. Our Recruitment Partners all have extensive industry experience, and work with a select group of niche clients, to deliver the best possible experience to the candidate. We are seeking a visionary and experienced Technology Lead to institutionalize a robust in-house technology function for a period of 12 months. You will drive the agile solution design, deployment & ongoing optimisation & evolution. This client offers enterprise wide technology products and services (full stack engineering & ownership / control) in complex environments. This role demands a combination of technical depth and leadership excellence Key Responsibilities: • You will head up the RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) payments team • You will use your extensive experience in real-time payments infrastructure and RTGS systems. • You will guide the organization to become product-led, embedding technology and innovation at the core of internal operations and external solutions. Requirements: • 8-10 years Information Technology experience • Relevant B-Degree in Computer Science OR; equivalent level of industry certification in Technical field • Experience working in a Payments or RTGS payments environment • Banking and or Corporate Investment Banking experience • Understanding or prior experience working with SWIFT payments • Experience implementing payment solutions across multiple African countries • A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering scalable payment infrastructure • Proficiency with full-stack development frameworks • A growth mindset with an ability to scale systems, processes and teams from MVP to full deployment. • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. • Passion for social impact and innovation With Myn, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to helping people excel in their careers, connecting you with forward-thinking employers and impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RTGS payments team in developing payment solutions.
• Drive the design and deployment of agile technological initiatives.
• Guide the organization towards a product-led approach.
• Embed technology and innovation in internal operations.
• Optimize existing systems and processes for scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain a focus on social impact and innovative practices.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry certification.
• Experience in a Payments or RTGS payments environment.
• Background in Banking or Corporate Investment Banking.
• Familiarity with SWIFT payments and implementations across African countries.
• Proven leadership skills in delivering scalable payment infrastructure.
• Proficiency with full-stack development frameworks.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.