Head of Technology

FinOps Weekly; España; Híbrido; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hours

Remote work option

Transport tickets

Private health insurance

Canteen

Descripción de la vacante

Giesecke+Devrient is seeking a Head of Technology to shape and lead the technology strategy in a hybrid, Spain-based role. You will define multi-year roadmaps, oversee budgets, and drive secure, scalable engineering across DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, and AI integrations.

You will partner with product, business, and leadership to deliver measurable outcomes. You will mentor cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing innovation

Formación

• Proven ownership of enterprise technology strategy and multi-year roadmaps.
• Experience leading large-scale digital or software projects in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern architectures, cloud operations, and AI impact on orgs.
• Excellent stakeholder communication including board/regulatory levels.

Responsabilidades

• Define and drive the technology strategy with a multi-year roadmap.
• Own the technology budget and drive efficiency via FinOps and TCO management.
• Set target architecture (cloud-native, microservices, zero-trust).
• Lead AI-augmented development and governance.
• Establish engineering standards across DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC, observability.
• Ensure GDPR, ISO 27001, PSD2 compliance with secure-by-design principles.
• Act as senior technical counterpart for key clients and vendors.
• Build a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture across borders.

Conocimientos

Tech leadership

Strategy ownership

Multi-disciplinary teams

APIs & microservices

Cloud-native

DevSecOps

AI in development

Educación

Degree in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

APIs

Microservices

Kubernetes

CI/CD

IaC

SRE

Descripción del empleo

# Head of TechnologySant Joan DespíFinOpsNot Specified05/05/2026Full-timeHybridFavoriteAccess Job## Job DescriptionG+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We shape trust in the digital age with built-in security tech in three segments: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our collaboration within G+D. We are the reliable partner for all challenges resulting from the Internet of Things. We offer a complete connectivity portfolio for mobile network operators, automotive manufacturers, technology companies such as chip and module manufacturers as well as transport and logistics providers. Our portfolio includes highly secure solutions in the area of connectivity & IoT, from classic SIM, eSIM and iSIM, to the associated embedded operating systems and life cycle management, through to services for global connectivity and IoT solutions. Do you want to actively shape the digital transformation with us? We’re looking for a Head of Technology to build and lead the technology strategy and engineering organization, with a strong focus on delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions in a Business-to-Government environment.You’ll work closely with engineering, product, business, and leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve technology capabilities that ensure operational resilience, innovation, and measurable business outcomes as the organization scales. Key Responsibilities Define and drive the technology strategy, including the multi-year roadmap (build/buy/partner), aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements, and steered by a clear KPI framework. Own the technology budget and drive efficiency across build and run through FinOps, TCO management, and unit economics. Set and govern the target architecture (cloud-native, event-driven, microservices, zero-trust), ensuring scalability, interoperability, and resilience. Drive innovation through structured pilots and AI-augmented development (code assistance, test generation, defect prediction), embedding AI into the technology and product approach with appropriate governance. Establish and scale engineering standards, organisational frameworks, and quality benchmarks across DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC, and observability practices. Ensure security and compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, PSD2) through secure-by-design principles, third-party risk management, and strong incident response capabilities. Act as a senior technical counterpart for strategic clients, shaping joint roadmaps and translating technology into measurable business impact. Manage vendor and partner relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and commercial accountability. Serve as the key interface between technology and other departments, including Product Management, ensuring alignment between business requirements and delivery. Build and lead a high-performing, cross-border technology organisation with clear structures, role clarity, and an inclusive engineering culture. Drive consequence management and attract senior technology talent to ensure long-term organisational capability. Align technology, product, and business through structured planning, prioritisation, and leadership-level communication. Required Skills Solid experience in technology leadership roles, including leading multi-disciplinary teams at scale. Proven ownership of enterprise technology strategy, ideally within financial or security technology environments; Business-to-Government experience is a plus. Proven experience delivering large-scale, multi-year digital or software projects. Deep knowledge of modern architectures (APIs, microservices, event-driven), cloud-native operations, DevSecOps/SRE, and the impact of AI on technology organisations. Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to influence at board and regulatory level. Ability to build high-trust, high-performance, and inclusive engineering cultures. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; background in development or architecture is preferred. Recommended Skills Experience scaling organisations in growth or M&A contexts. Experience managing technology portfolios, vendors, and partners at scale. Strong understanding of aligning technology investments with business KPIs and outcomes. Experience working in regulated or compliance-heavy environments. Nice to Have Experience working in Business-to-Government environments. Experience in highly secure or regulated industries. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. What’s great about working with us: Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies (everyone speaks to everyone). Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly. Team: An opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team. Collaboration with a diverse and very international team of outstanding people. Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe. Impactful Work: You will have the opportunity to participate in and shape high-impact technology initiatives in a complex and evolving environment. Career Development: Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs. Social Benefits: Flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc. Own canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service: choose between a wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwiches service. Nicely priced! Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with the option for remote work (Mon–Thu 8:30 – 17:30 and Fri 8:30 – 15:30). Location: Sant Joan Despí. Easily accessible by public transport. Learn more about G+D Explore what makes G+D unique – check out this video:Giesecke+Devrient – We make the lives of billions of people more secure. Privacy Notice The personal data you provide will be processed to manage your application in accordance with the GDPR and our Privacy Policy, available at Data Privacy | G+D.