Recruitment at Verraki

Verraki is a proudly African company partnering with enterprises and governments to accelerate the development and transformation of Africa by providing business solutions designed for Africa. We build and implement technology solutions for seemingly intractable challenges, provide advisory services to drive the capacity and motivation for change, and curate innovative ventures to unlock new sources of growth across our continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Subsidiary Database Support

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Oversee administration of SQL and NoSQL databases across all subsidiaries
• Ensure 99.95% availability of critical banking databases
• Implement performance tuning and optimisation strategies

Operational Excellence:

• Serve as primary escalation point for all subsidiary database issues
• Coordinate with headquarters DBA teams on standards and upgrades
• Manage database-related vendor relationships for subsidiary locations

Security & Compliance:

• Implement and maintain firewall policies across subsidiary networks
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 and other regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patch management

Innovation & Modernisation:

• Maintain and test database backup/recovery procedures
• Ensure RPO/RTO targets are met for all subsidiary databases
• Participate in disaster recovery drills

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead a team of database administrators supporting subsidiaries
• Develop training programs to enhance team capabilities
• Implement performance metrics and service level agreements.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in database administration, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in multi-location database management (preferably in banking/finance)

Certifications:

• Oracle Certified Professional,
• Microsoft SQL Server Certification or equivalent

Skills & Attributes:
Expertise in:

• Stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills. Proven track record in navigating banking regulations while delivering iteratively.
• SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Database performance tuning
• Backup/recovery solutions
• Cloud database technologies
• Banking database security requirements
• Data replication technologies.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Scrum Master, Mobile Banking

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Lead 2-week sprints for iOS/Android/Flutter development teams
• Ensure zero critical vulnerabilities

Operational Excellence:

• Monitor real-time crash analytics (Firebase) to resolve critical issues within 30 minutes
• Maintain audit-ready change documentation for CBN examinations
• Optimise App Store/Play Store release cycles to less than 48 hours for hotfixes

Security & Compliance:

• Embed audit readiness into sprints (SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS controls) and track compliance risks in backlogs.
• Align backlog prioritisation with regulatory deadlines and portfolio initiatives (e.g., Open Banking APIs).
• Integrate Agile delivery with formal change management processes (ITIL-based approvals for production releases).

Innovation & Modernisation:

• Lead innovation sprints to pilot: Biometric authentication 2.0 Generative AI chatbots for hyper-personalised support Blockchain-based loyalty programs
• Spearhead PWAs to bridge web-mobile gaps
• Embed predictive analytics into sprint planning
• Implement A/B testing frameworks for UX optimisation
• Develop real-time user behaviour tracking
• Adopt cross-platform frameworks (Flutter/React Native) to accelerate feature parity

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the bridge between Product Owners (retail banking) and Cybersecurity Teams.
• Provide transparent dashboards on release timelines, risks, and value delivery.
• Present sprint demos showcasing ROI of new features.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mobile development environments, with 5+ years in Scrum Master roles.

Certifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• SAFe® Agilist
• Mobile Development Certification

Skills & Attributes
Expertise in:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills. Proven track record in navigating banking regulations while delivering iteratively.
• Mobile tech (Flutter/Kotlin), DevOps, and security frameworks, with proven ability to scale Agile (SAFe/LeSS) in regulated banking environments.
• Fintech integration experience, AI/ML prototyping skills, and executive-level stakeholder management to drive compliant digital transformation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Unit Head (Blockchain & AI)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the institution’s blockchain and AI strategy, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify high-impact use cases for blockchain (e.g., smart contracts, decentralised finance) and AI (e.g., predictive analytics, fraud detection).
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across business units and technology teams.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging blockchain frameworks (Hyperledger, Ethereum) and AI/ML platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Oversee proofs-of-concept (PoCs) and pilots to validate the feasibility and scalability of solutions.
• Partner with fintechs, startups, and academic institutions to co-develop innovative solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of blockchain and AI solutions with existing banking systems (core banking, payments, compliance).
• Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI and blockchain compliance (e.g., GDPR, AML regulations).
• Drive cost efficiency by optimising resource allocation and technology investments.
• Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership, IT, and business units to align priorities and secure buy-in.
• Represent the institution in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and innovation networks.
• Build and manage partnerships with technology vendors, blockchain consortia, and AI research labs.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of blockchain and AI specialists.
• Promote continuous learning through training, certifications, and hackathons.
• Monitor and report on team performance, project milestones, and ROI.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in technology innovation, with 4+ years focused on blockchain and AI in financial services.

Certifications:

• Blockchain (e.g., Certified Blockchain Professional, Hyperledger Fabric).
• AI/ML (e.g., AWS/Azure AI certifications, TensorFlow Developer).
• Agile/Innovation (e.g., SAFe, Design Thinking).

Skills & Attributes:
Expertise in:

• Stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills. Proven track record in navigating banking regulations while delivering iteratively. Proficiency in Python, Solidity, R, and data engineering tools.
• Blockchain: Smart contracts, consensus algorithms, tokenisation, DeFi protocols.
• AI/ML: NLP, computer vision, predictive modelling, MLOps.
• Integration: API architectures, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Team Lead, Subsidiary Application Support

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Ensure 99% uptime for core subsidiary applications (Finacle LOS, Treasury, CRM, RPA)
• Oversee incident, problem, and change management for subsidiary applications
• Implement performance monitoring and proactive maintenance strategies

Operational Excellence:

• Act as primary escalation point for all subsidiary application issues
• Align with headquarters application teams on upgrades and patches
• Manage vendor relationships for subsidiary-specific applications

Security & Compliance

• Enforce application security policies across subsidiaries
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, AML (SAS), and data protection regulations
• Conduct quarterly vulnerability assessments

Innovation & Modernisation

• Drive automation of manual processes (30% annual target)
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Identify and implement cost optimisation opportunities

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead a team of application support specialists
• Develop knowledge base and training programs
• Implement SLA-driven performance metrics

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in application support, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in multi-location application management (preferably in banking/finance)

Certifications:

• ITIL,
• Finacle Admin
• Microsoft/RPA certifications

Skills & Attributes:
Expertise in:

• Stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills. Proven track record in navigating banking regulations while delivering iteratively.
• Finacle Suite, CRM (Microsoft Dynamics), RPA (Blueprism)
• SQL, API integrations, cloud platforms
• Monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, etc.).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Group Head, Enterprise Infrastructure

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As the Group Head, Enterprise Infrastructure, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of our client’s entire enterprise-wide IT infrastructure.
• You will ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of their data centers, cloud platforms, networks, and security systems, aligning with their digital transformation goals.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leaderships:

• Define and execute their enterprise infrastructure strategy (on-prem, hybrid cloud, edge computing).
• Align infrastructure initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements (CBN, PCI DSS, ISO 27001).
• Drive cost optimization through cloud migration, automation, and vendor management.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (RTO/RPO adherence).
• Lead capacity planning and performance optimization for infrastructure assets.

Security & Compliance:

• Enforce zero-trust security frameworks for data centers, cloud, and networks.
• Mitigate cyber risks through proactive threat detection (SIEM, PAM, DLP).
• Ensure 100% compliance with CBN, NDIC, and global banking standards.

Innovation & Modernisation:

• Spearhead cloud adoption (AWS/Azure) and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) initiatives.
• Pilot AI/ML-driven infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Foster partnerships with FinTechs and Tech vendors to drive innovation.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead a high-performing team of infrastructure architects, engineers, and analysts.
• Collaborate with CIO, CISO, and business units to deliver seamless IT services.
• Manage vendor SLAs (Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, Fortinet) and outsourced operations.

Key Qualifications and Competencies 
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in IT infrastructure management, with 4+ years in a leadership role within banking/fintech.
• Certifications: AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, CCIE, CISSP, ITIL 4, TOGAF, VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), CISSP, Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator.

Skills & Attributes
Expertise in:

• Core Banking Infrastructure (Finacle, Oracle Flexcube, or similar).
• Hybrid Cloud (AWS, Azure, VMware).
• Networking (SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Cisco/Fortinet).
• Automation (Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
• Proven track record in large-scale infrastructure transformations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Group Head, Applications and Channels

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As the Group Head, Applications and Channels, you will oversee the operations, development, and modernization of the bank’s core applications and digital channels.
• You will lead strategy execution for Finacle platforms, CRM, RPA, IVR, regulatory tools, and emerging channels like video banking.
• You will guide your team in aligning application performance, integrations, and infrastructure with business goals — ensuring high up-time, scalability, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Application Governance:

• Define and execute digital banking strategy (channels, applications, and integrations).
• Align application portfolios with business and regulatory objectives (e.g., AML, BVN, LOS).
• Ensure RPO/RTO targets are met across all channels.
• Lead the implementation of process automation, open banking APIs, and CRM upgrades.

Application Architecture & Operations:

• Manage Finacle LOS, Treasury, and RPA workflows for operational efficiency.
• Maintain performance, uptime, and regulatory alignment for critical platforms like SAS AML, Doculayer, and IVR systems.
• Guide the architectural design of scalable, secure application environments (on-prem/cloud).
• Ensure effective orchestration of application infrastructure across development, test, and production environments.

Risk, Security & Compliance:

• Enforce compliance with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, AML, and NDPR.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage vulnerabilities across application channels.
• Ensure zero revenue-impacting outages and zero critical security breaches per year.
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning and drills.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead unit heads across Digital Channels, Enterprise Applications, Niche Applications, and Card Support.
• Manage vendors and partners (e.g., cloud providers, security vendors) for application support and innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement, establish KPIs, and report performance to CIO and executive teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, documentation, and knowledge sharing.

Key Qualifications and Competencies 
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related discipline (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• Relevant certifications: TOGAF, CISSP/CISM, PMP, ITIL, SAFe Agilist, ISO/IEC 27001.
• 12+ years of experience in application/channel management.
• 10+ years in leadership roles with 3+ years in a Tier 1 bank or multiple Tier 2 banks.

Skills & Attributes:

• Digital banking strategy, application portfolio management
• Budgeting, compliance, stakeholder management, and risk governance
• Enterprise application architecture, automation, security, DevOps integration
• Deep knowledge of core banking systems (e.g., Finacle), CRM, RPA, AML tools
• Performance monitoring, capacity planning, SLAs, ITIL-based service delivery
• Experience with APIs, integrations, cloud/hybrid deployment models
• Executive communication and stakeholder alignment
• People leadership, team development, and operational excellence mindset.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) you will provide strategic and technical leadership for the development, implementation, and evolution of the bank’s entire technology stack.
• This role owns the enterprise’s technology architecture, engineering delivery, and innovation agenda — ensuring that platforms are scalable, secure, and future-ready in line with business and regulatory demands.
• You’ll operate at the highest organisational level, defining and leading the institution’s technology direction within overarching business objectives, assuming full accountability for all technology-related initiatives and outcomes.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Define and execute the enterprise technology strategy aligned with corporate growth, customer experience, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive committee on all technology-related matters, including risk, resilience, and innovation.
• Champion the bank’s digital evolution, ensuring technology is a competitive enabler, not just a support function

Architecture & Engineering Excellence:

• Lead the development and governance of enterprise architecture across core banking, digital channels, middleware, and cloud platforms.
• Oversee engineering delivery, DevSecOps practices, and technical standards to enable scalable and agile product development.
• Drive system modernization, infrastructure optimization, and service reliability engineering (SRE) practices.

Operational Resilience & Cybersecurity:

• Ensure that all technology operations are resilient, compliant with local (e.g., CBN, NDPR) and international standards, and prepared for business continuity challenges.
• Oversee cybersecurity frameworks, incident response readiness, and infrastructure hardening to protect against evolving threats.
• Innovation & Emerging Technology
• Lead the exploration, validation, and deployment of emerging technologies (AI, cloud-native services, open banking APIs, blockchain, etc.) to improve product delivery and operational efficiency.
• Establish partnerships with fintech, technology vendors, and academic institutions to drive innovation.

Talent, Culture & Leadership:

• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary technology organization focused on accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Attract, retain, and mentor top-tier technology talent within Nigeria and the broader African technology ecosystem.
• Drive agile mindsets, product thinking, and collaboration across business and technology functions.

Governance, Risk & Regulatory Engagement:

• Engage proactively with regulators (CBN, NDPC, etc.), auditors, and internal governance committees to ensure technology practices meet all required standards.
• Serve as a board-level technology representative for risk, audit, and strategy discussions.

Key Qualifications and Competencies
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Technology Management or Innovation preferred.
• Relevant certifications in enterprise architecture, cloud, or agile (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Architect, SAFe).
• 10+ years in senior technology roles, including 5+ years in architecture or engineering leadership
• Experience delivering large-scale systems in complex environments
• Background in cloud-native development, cybersecurity, and modern infrastructure

Skills & Attributes:

•  Proven expertise in core banking platforms like Finacle or Oracle FLEXCUBE.
• Strong leadership in hybrid cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and VMware.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes for infrastructure automation.
• Deep knowledge of SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and enterprise network security (Cisco, Fortinet).
• Track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure and cloud transformation.
• Engineering-first mindset with fluency in DevSecOps and modern delivery models.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage executive and regulatory stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Team Lead, Subsidiary Network Support

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Oversee LAN/WAN administration for all subsidiary locations (branches, remote offices, digital banking units)
• Manage network equipment inventory and health monitoring across subsidiaries
• Ensure 99.9% network uptime for critical financial operations

Operational Excellence:

• Serve as primary escalation point for all subsidiary network issues
• Coordinate with headquarters IT teams on infrastructure standards and upgrades
• Manage relationships with third-party network providers servicing subsidiaries innovative solutions.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement and maintain firewall policies across subsidiary networks
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 and other regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patch management

Innovation & Modernisation:

• Lead a team of network support specialists serving subsidiary locations
• Develop training programs to enhance team technical capabilities
• Implement performance metrics and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Plan and execute network capacity upgrades to support subsidiary growth
• Drive automation initiatives to improve remote network management
• Participate in disaster recovery planning for subsidiary operations

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Promote continuous learning through training, certifications,
• Monitor and report on team performance, project milestones, and ROI.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in network administration, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in multi-location network management (preferably in banking/finance)

Certifications:

• CCNA/CCNP
• Network
• ITIL

Skills & Attributes:
Expertise in:

• Stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills. Proven track record in navigating banking regulations while delivering iteratively.
• Cisco networking (routers, switches, firewalls)
• SD-WAN technologies
• Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.)
• VPN and remote access solutions
• Banking network security requirements
• Cloud networking concepts.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.