Chief Technology Officer / CTO / Chief Architect

FinTech Recruitment; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international fintech company is seeking a CTO to oversee IT strategy and development of market-changing products. In this role, you will define the technological vision, lead a team in an agile environment, and be responsible for the entire architecture. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in technology transformation, with a passion for mentoring their team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in an agile environment.
• Ability to influence technology strategy and design.
• Strong leadership skills and passion for mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision and solution for technology transformation.
• Lead and influence the technology strategy.
• Responsible for end-to-end architecture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in technology strategy

Architectural experience

Agile methodology

Team mentoring

Solid understanding of APIs

Knowledge of Ruby

Job description

Leading International Fintech

Description

Our client is a leading international fintech company. Well established and fast growing into many new markets. They are looking for a CTO to lead the IT strategy, development and architecture of the firm’s new market changing products.

You will have the opportunity to have a real influence and lead all aspects of the technical design moving forwards, including establishing a technological vision, while leading its development and maintaining its integrity.

In addition to the autonomous nature of the role, the successful incumbent will have ample opportunity for board level exposure and senior external stakeholder management, guaranteeing excellent career progression.

Responsibilities and Skills

• Defining the problem, vision and solution for the business and cultural change required to drive technology transformation, and introducing new processes and procedures to ensure technology change is achieved
• Leading and influencing technology strategy and design in an outsource environment
• Demonstrable experience of working with senior colleagues
• Responsible for end to end architecture
• Ability to work with short term targets and long term goals
• Combine people skills with technological wisdom and a greater business understanding
• Solid architectural experience and extensive experience of working with complex APIs
• Strong experience of leading teams in an agile environment
• Very strong leadership skills and passion to want grow and mentor a team
• Knowledge of Ruby would be a big bonus
• Experience in critically reviewing high level business requirements