Chief Technology Officer

myZoi; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

myZoi is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy and execution, coordinating with the CEO, CPO and partners to expand product offerings and geographic reach.

You will establish governance, drive DevSecOps, and supervise engineering teams delivering high-impact fintech solutions across cloud, ML/AI, API integrations and security in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years in a technology leadership role in startups or tech companies.
• Understanding the Group footprint and financial services industry.
• Expert knowledge of cloud (AWS), .NET stack, distributed systems, and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology build and evaluate trade-offs to deliver MVP and global rollout.
• Oversee vendor engagements and align features with business model.
• Coordinate opportunities with engineering, fintech partners, and clients.
• Establish governance, policies, and standards across technology operations.
• Ensure incident, problem, and service level management and business continuity.
• Oversee front-end work (AngularJS) and backend architecture for high availability.

Skills

AWS

Cloud-native

Distributed systems

Authentication

Event processing

Message queues

Architecture patterns

Secure coding

DevOps

AngularJS

ASP.NET

Tools

ASP.NET Boilerplate

ASPNetZero

ABP.IO

AngularJS

Entity Framework

REST APIs

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Business Working with the CEO CPO Product Owners and partners to lead technology build evaluate technology trade-offs oversee vendor engineering engagements and deliver features and capabilities aligned to the business model to build on the minimum viable product MVP to successful global rollout The Chief Technology Officer will discuss with partners fintechs co-creation clients and business to expand the Company s product offering and geographical footprint Co-ordinate question and interrogate technology opportunities with engineering team and innovate to sustain a competitive advantage Employ a managerial mindset that seeks to optimise business outcomes for the Company while establishing sound governance internal processes adherence to policies and standards This role requires close coordination with the SC Ventures CTO Thought leadership and demonstratable subject matter expertise on use of machine learning ML Artificial Intelligence AI Blockchain APIs cyber security DevSecOps and similar technology applications Establish a sound technology operation covering incident management problem management service levels SLAs and business continuity processesTechnical Skills Expert knowledge of mainstream cloud provider AWS Cloud-native services and elastic infrastructure Expert background in NET technology stack distributed systems authentication mechanisms asynchronous event processing message queues and architecture patterns Knowledgeable on modern object orientated programming practises including entity frameworks dynamic reflection and reusable interfaces Familiarity with 3rd party system integrations via APIs HTTP REST host-to-host file exchange by FTP with background jobs processing of real-time event triggered and async automations Familiar with OWASP secure by design secure coding practises code scanning unit testing dependency management deprecation vulnerabilities licensing Extensive experience with DevOps including pipeline release management multi AWS account deployments Required experience in front-end AngularJS and good to have familiarity with modular frameworks such as ASP NET Boilerplate ASPNetZero ABP IO Overseeing scrum teams engineers and ensuring reliable delivery of sprints change management of features and bug fixes and backlog Experience with operating highly-available production financial systems Familiarity with SQL databases DNS service discovery and related infrastructure components Ability to wear multiple hats such as individual contributor team lead solution architect facilitator Beneficial is knowledge of FinTech ecosystem inclusive of Blockchain Digital Payments Primer Services and Transaction Banking Enhancements as well as other innovations in this space

Other Responsibilities

Have expertise and professional experience in software development and deep understanding of technology delivery Participate in assessing and hiring technical personnel and support the growth in aggressive go-to-market plans Familiarity with ERP and financial systems purchase orders invoices receipts is desirable Participate with anchor and banks financial service providers in establishing new integrations Engage with relevant Standard Chartered Functions including Technology and Information and Cyber Security ICT for governance and key-control-indicators Advantageous to have experience in ITIL and ISO27001People and Talent Lead by example and build the appropriate culture and values Create a motivational and challenging environment in the team which is conducive to creativity and delivery of the strategy Governance Act and expedite quickly when any risk and control weakness become apparent and ensure they are addressed within an appropriate timeframe and escalated through the relevant committees Work with multiple stakeholders to establish applicable risk control framework to ensure that the Group s ability to remain within risk appetite is not materially threatened Familiarise self with governance structures and mandatory processes the Company and the Group Regulatory amp Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across the Company This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Effectively and collaboratively identify elevate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Key Stakeholders Chief Executive Officer Chief Product Officer Chief Informsation Security Officer Chief Operation Officer Leadership Team Technology department

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications Skills Experience Subject matter knowledge and experience 15 years experience in similar technology leadership role Experience in startups amp technology companies a major plus Understanding and appreciation for the complexities of the Group s footprint Motivated to address the impact of innovation technology in Financial ServicesSkills and characteristics Imaginative and creative approach to how we do work Curiosity about new technologies workflows and products Ability to see things from multiple perspectives as well as ask the question why continuously Tireless work ethic and enthusiasm to execute and get things doneThe role holder is authorised to manage and operate within the scope of the roles and responsibilities outlined above Role holders are not authorised beyond the scope of this job description unless they have a formal delegation of authority 15 years’ experience in similar technology leadership roleExperience in startups & technology companies a major plusUnderstanding and appreciation for the complexities of the Group’s footprintMotivated to address the impact of innovation technology in Financial ServicesImaginative and creative approach to how we do workCuriosity about new technologies, workflows, and productsAbility to see things from multiple perspectives, as well as ask the question why continuouslyTireless work ethic and enthusiasm to execute and get things doneExpert knowledge of mainstream cloud provider (AWS), Cloud-native services, and elastic infrastructure.Expert background in .NET technology stack, distributed systems, authentication mechanisms, asynchronous event processing, message queues, and architecture patterns.Knowledgeable on modern object orientated programming practises including entity frameworks, dynamic reflection, and reusable interfaces.Familiarity with 3rd party system integrations via APIs (HTTP/REST), host-to-host (file exchange by FTP), with background jobs processing of real-time, event triggered, and async automations.Familiar with OWASP, secure by design, secure coding practises, code scanning, unit testing, dependency management (deprecation, vulnerabilities, licensing)Extensive experience with DevOps including pipeline, release management, multi AWS account deployments.Required experience in front-end AngularJS, and good to have familiarity with modular frameworks such as ASP.NET Boilerplate, ASPNetZero, ABP.IOExperience with operating highly-available production financial systemsFamiliarity with SQL databases, DNS, service discovery, and related infrastructure componentsAbility to wear multiple hats such as individual contributor, team lead, solution architect, facilitator.Beneficial is knowledge of FinTech ecosystem, inclusive of Blockchain, Digital Payments, Primer Services and Transaction Banking Enhancements, as well as other innovations in this space.Expertise and professional experience in software development and deep understanding of technology delivery.Familiarity with ERP and financial systems (purchase orders, invoices, receipts) is desirable.Advantageous to have experience in ITIL and ISO27001