Head Of Engineering

Crypto Pro Network; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech startup in Melbourne is looking for a Head of IT to establish the IT foundation and lead the entire IT function across cloud, security, and systems. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in fintech and CFD systems, deep cloud knowledge, and excellent Python skills. This role offers high ownership and impact within a dynamic, fast-paced team. If you are based in Sydney or Melbourne, we encourage your application.

Qualifications

• Strong background in fintech/CFD/brokerage or other high-availability systems.
• Deep cloud experience + solid Python skills.
• Understanding of networks, security, and trading platform operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT function across cloud, security, networks, and operations.
• Scale cloud-native environments including AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Build automation and internal tools using Python.
• Ensure fast, stable, and secure trading systems.
• Shape IT strategy and provide hands-on support when needed.

Skills

Cloud experience

Python skills

Understanding of networks

Security knowledge

Experience in fintech/CFD/brokerage

Job description

We're a fast-moving CFD trading startup building next‑gen trading tech — and we're hiring our first Head of IT to own everything across infrastructure, security, and systems reliability.

What you'll do

• Lead our entire IT function (cloud, security, networks, ops).
• Scale a cloud‑native environment (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Build automation + internal tools using Python.
• Keep our trading systems fast, stable, and secure.
• Shape IT strategy while still being hands‑on when needed.
• Partner with product + engineering to support rapid growth.

What you bring

• Strong background in fintech/CFD/brokerage or other high‑availability systems.
• Deep cloud experience + solid Python skills.
• You understand networks, security, and trading platform operations.
• Comfortable building from scratch and making big technical decisions.

Why join us

• Build the IT foundation of a growing fintech.
• High ownership, high impact.
• Young, fast‑paced team, zero bureaucracy.
• We prefer if you are based in Sydney or Melbourne, but if you are confident that you will bring value to the team, feel free to send your CV or follow our LinkedIn page.