Product Technical Lead / App Development Supervisor

Position:

Organization: Akoya Groups

Not Specified

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Product Technical Lead / App Development Supervisor to oversee the development of a multi-service super app platform. You will serve as the primary technical representative, ensuring the outsourced development team delivers the project according to the approved product blueprint and high-quality technical standards.

Working Arrangement

  • Mostly remote / virtual work

  • Office visits may be required and will be discussed and agreed during the interview (not expected weekly)

  • Must be available for important meetings, critical updates, and urgent technical matters

  • Required to submit detailed weekly progress reports

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and monitor the outsourced development team regularly

  • Ensure all blueprint features and requirements are correctly implemented

  • Review technical execution, including:

    • Code quality

    • System architecture

    • Maintainability and technical consistency

  • Ensure proper integration of:

    • Payment gateways

    • Third-party APIs

  • Validate and oversee critical integrations, including:

    • National ID verification flow and related checks

    • Other key end-to-end system dependencies

  • Perform and oversee testing activities, including:

    • Functional testing

    • Integration testing

    • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • Oversee full source code handover, including:

    • Repository structure (e.g., Git)

    • Deployment knowledge

    • Documentation quality

    • Knowledge transfer sessions

  • Support creation of required App Policies, including:

    • Privacy Policy

    • Terms of Service

    • Safety Guidelines

    • Data Protection statements

  • Identify and report risks, delays, and quality issues immediately

  • Coordinate effectively between business requirements and technical execution

  • Support final readiness activities, including:

    • Final testing

    • App Store submission support

    • Launch readiness validation

Job Requirements

Requirements

Must Have

  • Proven experience as a Technical Lead or App Development Supervisor for mobile applications

  • Strong expertise in cross-platform mobile development

  • Solid experience with API integrations, particularly payment gateway integrations

  • Strong understanding of backend technologies and real-time systems

  • Experience with manual testing and integration testing

  • Strong knowledge of source code handover processes, including:

    • Git repository management

    • Documentation standards

    • Knowledge transfer practices

  • Ability to interpret and implement requirements from detailed product blueprints and technical documentation

  • Excellent communication skills in English and Amharic

  • High level of integrity and professionalism

Advantage (Preferred)

  • Experience with multi-service platforms / super apps

  • Knowledge of national ID verification systems and APIs

  • Experience drafting app policies (Privacy, Terms of Service, etc.)

How To Apply

#Anyone interested in applying can send their CV to Firdawak44@gmail.com or via telegram @HRAkoya. 

Job Requirements The position requires a professional with proven experience as a Technical Lead or App Development Supervisor for mobile application projects. Candidates must have strong expertise in cross-platform mobile development and solid experience with API integrations, particularly payment gateway integrations. Demonstrated ability to lead application development teams and oversee the successful delivery of mobile solutions is required. How to Apply interested in applying can send their CV to Firdawak44@gmail.com or via telegram @HRAkoya. 

Deadline: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Abeba

Amount: 1