Chief Technology Officer EU

W Group; Austria; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 paid leave days

National holiday days off

Modern equipment

Inspiring work environment

Job summary

WhiteBIT is seeking a CTO-level technology leader to own the EU entity’s architecture and enforce clear control boundaries between Group services and local infrastructure. You will oversee custody, KMS, APIs, and on-chain monitoring, ensuring security and regulatory alignment.

You’ll lead ICT operations, SDLC security controls, incident response, BCM/DR planning, and build a high-performing Engineering/DevOps team across Europe. A competitive package awaits in Vienna area.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, infra or cloud.

Responsibilities

• Platform Architecture & Boundary Control: Own the EU entity’s technology architecture and establish clear control boundaries between Group services and local infrastructure.
• Custody, Key Management & APIs: Oversee digital asset custody, KMS, APIs, Travel Rule integrations, on-chain monitoring, and nodes.

Skills

Software engineering

Cloud leadership

SRE/IT leadership

Custody/KMS/APIs

Regulatory frameworks

Audit-ready documents

EU work authorization

Job description

We are the creators of a new fintech era!

Our mission is to revolutionize the world by making blockchain technology accessible to everyone in everyday life. WhiteBIT is a global team of more than 1,500 professionals united by a shared vision of shaping the future.

We are building our own blockchain ecosystem to ensure maximum transparency and security for over 8 million users worldwide. Our cutting-edge solutions, rapid adaptation to market challenges, and technological excellence set us apart from traditional companies.

Our official partners include Juventus, FC Barcelona, Lifecell, FACEIT, and VISA.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, infrastructure, and/or cloud environments.
• 5+ years in hands-on senior technology leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Engineering, IT or SRE).
• Strong experience in at least 2 of 3 areas: digital asset/custody/KMS/MPC/HSM infrastructure; trading/FinTech infrastructure and APIs; cloud automation/AWS/Kubernetes/multi-region DR.
• Experience working with structured control or regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, DORA, or financial-services requirements.
• Hands-on ability to review architecture, lead major incidents, challenge technical decisions, and produce audit-ready technical documentation.
• EU citizenship or valid work authorization and willingness to travel regularly to Vienna.

Responsibilities

• Platform Architecture & Boundary Control: Own the EU entity’s technology architecture and establish clear control boundaries between Group services and local infrastructure.
• Custody, Key Management & APIs: Oversee relevant digital asset custody, KMS, APIs, Travel Rule integrations, on-chain monitoring, and nodes.
• ICT Operations & Asset Management: Maintain the ICT asset inventory, patching/vulnerability remediation, and appropriate technical/security logging.
• SDLC & Release Controls: Establish secure SDLC processes, CI/CD security controls, environment separation, and deployment approval gates.
• Incident Management & BCM/DR: Lead major technology incidents, BCP/DR testing, failover exercises, and technical root-cause analysis.
• Team & Vendor Management: Build and lead the local Engineering/DevOps/SRE/IT Operations capability and oversee relevant technical vendors.

Working terms

Immerse yourself in Crypto:

• Master cutting-edge technologies and become an expert in the most innovative industry.

Work with the Fintech of the Future:

• Develop your skills in digital finance and shape the global market.

Take Your Professionalism to the Next Level:

• Gain unique experience and be part of global transformations.

Drive Innovations:

• Influence the industry and contribute to groundbreaking solutions.

Join a Strong Team:

• Collaborate with top experts worldwide and grow alongside the best.

Work-Life Balance & Well-being:

• Modern equipment.
• Comfortable working conditions and an inspiring environment to help you thrive.
• 25 business days of paid leave.
• Additional days off for national holiday

For this position, a minimum monthly salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Employees in Information and Consulting is foreseen. Overpayment in line with market standards, depending on your qualifications and professional experience, is intended.

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