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Technical Product & Solutions Lead

SALIX Data Africa Limited

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Employer
SALIX Data Africa Limited
Position
Technical Product & Solutions Lead
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job type
Contract
Experience
7+ years in tech delivery/architecture
Salary
Not stated in the advert
Application deadline
Open until filled (listed until 16 November 2026)
Posted on VacancyKE
29 October 2026

VacancyKE summary

SALIX Data Africa Limited is hiring a Technical Product & Solutions Lead in Nairobi. You will bridge business strategy and technical execution for US-based clients, assessing platforms and leading software modernisation initiatives.

What stands out about this opportunity

  • Direct engagement with U.S.-based clients
  • Focus on AI and digital transformation initiatives
  • Rolling application review process

What’s offered

  • Work directly with U.S.-based clients and executive stakeholders.
  • Exposure to global software and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Opportunity to influence strategic technology decisions.
  • Significant growth opportunities within an expanding global delivery organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Assess enterprise applications and product ecosystems for scalability and security risks.
  • Develop practical technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead large-scale software enhancement and expansion initiatives.
  • Translate business requirements into actionable technical workstreams and delivery priorities.
  • Review solution designs and provide technical guidance to architects and developers.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and analytics for efficiency.
  • Facilitate discovery workshops and present recommendations to business leaders.

Who should apply?

A senior technical leader with 7+ years of experience in solution architecture or product management who can engage with executives and drive digital transformation for enterprise clients.

Key requirements

  • 7+ years relevant experience
  • React.js and Node.js proficiency
  • Cloud platform knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Enterprise software implementation experience
  • Executive stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

  • Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, FinTech, or InsurTech environments.
  • Previous roles as Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, Head of Technology, or CTO-level advisor.
  • Exposure to AI-enabled business solutions.
  • Agile, Scrum, or PMP certification.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

What you should know

  • The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to apply

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The employer’s advert
Technology Assessment & Strategy

• Assess existing enterprise applications and product ecosystems.

• Evaluate platform architecture, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.

• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for modernization.

• Develop practical roadmaps aligned to business objectives.

Product & Delivery Leadership

• Lead large-scale software enhancement and expansion initiatives.

• Translate business requirements into actionable technical workstreams.

• Define delivery priorities, milestones, dependencies, and success measures.

• Ensure projects remain aligned with client expectations and business goals.

Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA teams, and business analysts.

• Review solution designs and provide technical guidance.

• Support architectural decision-making and governance.

• Promote engineering best practices and scalable design principles.

Client Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders and executive leadership.

• Facilitate discovery workshops and solution planning sessions.

• Present recommendations and progress updates to business leaders.

• Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication.

Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, intelligent automation, analytics, and process optimization.

• Evaluate technologies that can improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

• Support long-term digital transformation initiatives.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software delivery, solution architecture, product management, or technology consulting.

• Experience leading enterprise software implementations or modernization initiatives.

• Proven experience working directly with executive stakeholders and business leaders.

• Experience managing distributed or cross-functional technical teams.

Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of:

• React.js

• Node.js

• REST APIs

• PostgreSQL

• MongoDB

• Redis

• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

• Modern application architecture

Leadership Competencies

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to balance business priorities with technical realities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, FinTech, or InsurTech environments.

• Experience serving as a Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, Head of Technology, Technical Product Manager, or CTO-level advisor.

• Exposure to AI-enabled business solutions.

• Agile, Scrum, or PMP certification.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

What Success Looks Like
Within the first 6 months, the successful candidate will:

• Complete platform and solution assessments.

• Establish delivery roadmaps and priority initiatives.

• Support expansion of enterprise software capabilities.

• Improve collaboration between business and technical teams.

• Help accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and scalability.

Why Join SALIX

• Work directly with U.S.-based clients and executive stakeholders.

• Exposure to global software and digital transformation initiatives.

• Opportunity to influence strategic technology decisions.

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.

• Significant growth opportunities as SALIX continues to expand its global delivery organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative technology solutions for enterprise clients undergoing significant digital transformation. As a Technical Product & Solutions Lead , you will serve as the bridge between business strategy and technical execution, helping organizations scale their platforms, modernize their technology ecosystems, and accelerate product delivery.
You will work closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, architects, developers, and cross-functional teams to assess existing platforms, define technology roadmaps, and lead the successful execution of strategic initiatives. Your contributions will directly influence product scalability, operational efficiency, system performance, and long-term business growth.
We are seeking a highly analytical, business-minded, and technically capable professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving challenging problems. The ideal candidate can comfortably navigate discussions ranging from executive-level business objectives to technical architecture and delivery planning.
In return, you will gain exposure to enterprise software modernization, digital transformation initiatives, cloud technologies, solution architecture, AI-driven innovation, and large-scale product development while working with a global team supporting U.S.-based clients.
At SALIX Data , you will be empowered to take ownership of strategic initiatives, influence critical technology decisions, contribute innovative ideas, and grow your career within a culture built on partnership, accountability, continuous learning, and excellence.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. While we appreciate every application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SALIX Data is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.