Technical Product Manager

1 week ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Wykco Inc Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Lead Technical Innovation for Multi-Platform Fintech Company

Wykco operates cutting-edge AI-powered investment platforms serving institutional investors and alternative asset managers globally. We're seeking a Technical Product Manager to take ownership of our complete technology stack, drive AI model development, and build scalable solutions across multiple investment platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Multi-Platform Technical Ownership: Take complete ownership of existing investment platforms and technology stack, optimizing performance and user experience across diverse business applications
  • AI Model Development & Customization: Build, train, and customize AI models for investment analysis, risk assessment, and automated decision-making processes
  • Platform Architecture & Scaling: Design and implement scalable architecture supporting rapid user growth and complex financial workflows across multiple platforms simultaneously
  • Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead engineering team as platforms scale, establishing technical culture and development processes
  • Product Strategy & Innovation: Collaborate with business teams to transform complex investment processes into intuitive user experiences and competitive technical advantages
  • Security & Compliance: Implement enterprise-grade security frameworks meeting financial services regulatory requirements across all platforms
  • Performance Optimization: Ensure platform reliability, speed, and scalability while managing technical debt and system improvements
  • Integration & Automation: Build seamless integrations with third-party services, APIs, and financial infrastructure to enhance platform capabilities

What Makes This Role Unique:

  • AI-First Development: Work with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies in financial services applications
  • Multi-Platform Mastery: Gain expertise across diverse fintech applications and investment strategies
  • Technical Leadership: Build and lead engineering team from early-stage startup to scaled operation
  • Strategic Impact: Direct influence on product roadmap and competitive advantage through technology
  • Innovation Freedom: Architect solutions from optimization through scaling with significant technical autonomy

Essential Requirements:

  • 5+ years full-stack development experience with platform ownership and technical leadership responsibilities
  • AI/ML expertise including model development, training, deployment, and customization for business applications
  • Multi-platform development experience managing diverse applications and technology stacks simultaneously
  • Team leadership experience with proven ability to recruit, mentor, and scale engineering teams
  • Financial technology or enterprise software experience with security, compliance, and scalability requirements
  • Modern technology stack proficiency in cloud platforms, APIs, databases, and development frameworks
  • Product-focused engineering approach balancing user needs, business requirements, and technical excellence
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fintech or financial services platform development experience
  • No-code/low-code platform experience and optimization capabilities
  • Machine learning in finance applications (risk assessment, portfolio optimization, trading algorithms)
  • Startup scaling experience from early stage through significant growth phases
  • Open source contributions or technical thought leadership in relevant technologies
  • Advanced degrees in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related technical fields
  • Professional certifications in cloud platforms, AI/ML, or relevant technologies

Personal Characteristics:

  • Technical excellence with commitment to code quality, security, and scalable architecture
  • Strategic thinking ability to balance innovation with reliability and business impact
  • Leadership potential with enthusiasm for building and mentoring high-performing technical teams
  • Problem-solving focus with ability to tackle complex technical challenges independently
  • Startup adaptability comfortable with ambiguity, rapid change, and autonomous decision-making
  • User-centric approach with focus on creating exceptional experiences for sophisticated financial professionals

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