Chief Technology Officer

Client of Pink Camel; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Pink Camel is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to scale a fintech platform across markets, regions and partners. You will report to the CEO and lead a team of 23 direct reports to advance card issuing, payments operations, third-party integrations and infrastructure.

Your focus will be on scale, reliability, security and regulatory readiness, building systems, ownership models and engineering discipline that withstands turnover.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a senior technology leadership role within fintech with hands-on API work.
• Essential experience in card issuing, acquiring or banking and regulatory knowledge.
• Proven track record in scaling secure, compliant production systems.
• Experience with ISO 27001, SAMA, SOC 2 or PCI DSS is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a technology vision aligned with company goals.
• Lead a technology org of engineers, data scientists, and IT professionals.
• Own the technology stack, architecture, and security posture across platforms.
• Oversee infrastructure, cloud services, and disaster recovery planning.
• Drive agentic AI adoption to boost productivity and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cloud infrastructure

APIs integration

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Visa APIs

Mastercard APIs

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Developing and communicating a clear technology vision and strategy aligned with the company s goals Partnering with Product to define and prioritise roadmaps ensuring solutions meet market needs and business objectives Building and leading a high-performing technology organisation of engineers data scientists architects and IT professionals Defining and owning the technology stack and architecture ensuring scalability security and efficiency Overseeing technical infrastructure including servers networks and cloud services with a focus on high availability Leading the company s cybersecurity posture across SIEM SOC DLP EDR XDR vulnerability management penetration testing threat modelling and incident response Serving on the Security Steering Committee and Incident Response Team setting Information Security Objectives and reviewing the ISMS Strengthening compliance audit readiness access controls data privacy and secure SDLC practices in line with local and international regulations Managing security incident response including regulatory reporting stakeholder notification external coordination testing and drills Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans Leading the practical adoption of agentic AI across engineering and technology operations Owning the technology budget optimising resource allocation and controlling costs Selecting and managing technology vendors and partners and negotiating contracts and SLAs Overseeing project delivery embedding best practices and tracking technology and product KPIs Promoting a culture of innovation R amp D and continuous improvement across the technology team Collaborating with commercial and operational teams customers and external stakeholders to inform technology decisions Delivering cybersecurity awareness training to employees and contractors Managing intellectual property strategy where applicable and staying current on industry regulations and best practices

About the role

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to scale and strengthen a fintech platform as the business expands across markets products partners and regions Reporting to the CEO and leading a team of 23 direct reports you will take an established platform covering card issuing financial systems payments operations third-party integrations and infrastructure and make it ready for the next stage of growth Your focus will be on scale reliability security regulatory readiness and organisational maturity This role suits a leader who can operate strategically and hands-on when needed but whose real strength lies in building systems teams ownership models and engineering discipline that don t depend on any single individual This is an exciting opportunity to shape the technology direction of a growing fintech with equity through an ESOP

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field 8+ years of experience in a senior technology leadership role within fintech, including hands-on work with Visa and Mastercard APIs Essential experience in card issuing, acquiring or banking, with a strong understanding of financial products, services and regulatory requirements Experience in B2B product and technology development, with demonstrated success in product innovation Proven track record of scaling reliable, secure and compliant production systems Experience implementing and supporting regulatory and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SAMA, SOC 2 or PCI DSS Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, backend platforms, APIs, data systems, observability, disaster recovery and incident management Proven track record of adopting agentic AI to deliver productivity gains Experience building engineering teams, technical operations, NOC/SOC processes and delivery discipline Experience working with third-party providers of mission-critical services Proficiency in agile practices, software development methodologies and modern technology stacks Exceptional communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate across strategy, architecture, execution and executive communication