Chief Technology Officer

People360; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech solutions provider is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to drive technology strategy and oversee development and deployment of high-performance solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technology leadership within the fintech sector, strong skills in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, and a proven track record in digital transformation. This full-time role includes mentoring a technology team and ensuring the company's competitive edge in digital financial services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, preferably in fintech or financial services.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the technology strategy to align with business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance, and secure technology solutions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team.

Skills

Technology Strategy & Execution

Software Development Leadership

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Business & Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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About the Company

People360 is assisting a successful Fintech find their next CTO. Our client is committed to driving innovation in fintech solutions, ensuring we remain a market leader in digital financial services.

About the Role

The Chief Technology Officer will develop and implement the technology strategy to align with business objectives and growth plans, overseeing the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance, and secure technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the technology strategy to align with business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive innovation in fintech solutions, ensuring the company remains a market leader in digital financial services.
• Oversee the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance, and secure technology solutions.
• Identify emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact on the business.

Technical Execution & Product Development

• Lead the end-to-end technology development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
• Oversee the design, security, and scalability of the company's financial products and services.
• Drive Agile and DevSecOps best practices to enhance software development efficiency.
• Ensure the successful integration of APIs, third-party financial services, and cloud-based infrastructures.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure technology infrastructure complies with industry regulations (POPIA, ISO27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.).
• Implement robust cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard data and mitigate risks.
• Establish policies and best practices for data governance, system security, and IT risk management.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team, including software engineers, data scientists, and IT professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the technology department.
• Work closely with the executive leadership team to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Engage with stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and customers, to communicate the company’s technology vision.

Technology & Infrastructure Optimisation

• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and enterprise architecture to ensure efficiency and scalability.
• Optimise system performance, data storage, and processing to support business intelligence and analytics.
• Lead the adoption of AI, machine learning, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
• Ensure seamless integration of financial services through API-driven architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, preferably in fintech or financial services.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in managing software development teams and enterprise IT infrastructures.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
• Certification in cloud computing, Agile methodologies, or cybersecurity is a plus.

Required Skills

• Technology Strategy & Execution – Ability to define and implement technology roadmaps that align with business objectives.
• Software Development Leadership – Strong background in software engineering, system architecture, and Agile methodologies.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Management – Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise architecture.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance – Expertise in data security, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Innovation & Emerging Technologies – Knowledge of fintech trends, AI, blockchain, and big data analytics is advantageous.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management – Proven ability to lead technology teams and engage with executives, investors, and regulators.
• Business & Financial Acumen – Understanding of fintech, financial services, and the competitive landscape is advantageous.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in managing software development teams and enterprise IT infrastructures.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
• Certification in cloud computing, Agile methodologies, or cybersecurity is a plus.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology, Engineering, and Management