Chief Technology Officer

PT IBM Indonesia; Denpasar; On-site; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech space is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its technology vision and execution. This role, based in Bali, Indonesia, requires strong technical leadership in algorithmic trading and infrastructure scalability to manage interconnected fintech ventures and drive innovation in a growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work visa sponsorship

Opportunity to live in Bali

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a CTO or VP of Engineering in a trading or fintech environment.
• Deep experience with high-frequency trading systems and financial data platforms.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on performance and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical roadmap across all business units and platforms.
• Lead R&D into next-gen fintech solutions including AI and proprietary trading systems.
• Oversee the development of low-latency trading infrastructure and ensure payment processing integration.

Skills

Leadership

Algorithmic Trading

High-Frequency Trading

Infrastructure Scalability

Product Innovation

Job description

Our client is an international B2B technology holding group focused on building cutting-edge solutions for the global finance industry. Their portfolio includes algorithmic trading platforms, real-time data analytics systems, and scalable fintech infrastructure powering both B2B and B2C ventures. With a strong engineering core and ambitious expansion roadmap, the company is poised to become a dominant force in institutional-grade trading technology.

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will lead the company’s end-to-end technology vision and execution across a portfolio of interconnected fintech businesses. This is a senior executive role ideal for a highly technical leader with experience in algorithmic trading, infrastructure scalability, and product innovation. You’ll own technical strategy, direct software architecture, manage elite engineering teams, and play a key role in both innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the company’s technical roadmap across all business units and platforms.
• Architect a unified infrastructure of features, APIs, and tools leveraged by multiple fintech ventures.
• Lead R&D into next-gen fintech solutions, including AI, machine learning, and proprietary trading systems.
• Oversee the development of B2B/B2C SaaS platforms, data analytics systems, and low-latency trading infrastructure.
• Ensure the integration of secure, efficient payment processing with key PSPs.
• Maintain consistency and performance across all codebases while aligning with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and scale an internal team of engineers, developers, and technical leads.
• Define collaboration models between internal teams and outsourced vendors or development partners.
• Set technical standards and enforce best practices in coding, testing, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management.
• Represent the company's technology leadership externally through media, conferences, and publications.
• Build the brand’s reputation in the trading and fintech engineering space through thought leadership and engagement.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience as a CTO, VP of Engineering, or equivalent in a trading firm, hedge fund, or fintech startup.
• Deep experience with high-frequency or algorithmic trading systems, financial data platforms, or trading infrastructure.
• Strong background in building large-scale distributed systems with a focus on performance, security, and scalability.
• Exceptional leadership, with a track record of building and leading elite engineering teams.
• Strategic mindset, capable of bridging long-term tech vision with near-term business needs.
• Experience in public speaking or technical content creation is a strong plus.
• Willingness to be based in or relocate to Bali, Indonesia.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work visa sponsorship for the successful candidate.
• The opportunity to live and work in one of the world's most desirable locations.
• A pivotal role in the growth and success of a dynamic agency.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• The chance to work with a diverse range of exciting clients in the financial services industry.
• Opportunities for professional development.