We are seeking an exceptional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their engineering and product development. This is an exciting new role, joining a thriving FinTech innovator that is a Principal Member of major card schemes, specializing in card issuing, merchant acquiring, and cutting-edge payment solutions. You'll be instrumental in shaping the technological future of a company that is empowering businesses globally to manage and grow their payment ecosystems. This is a busy and fast-paced role. We are seeking candidates with strong programming skills, who are hungry and ready to get stuck in, who want to be a KEY PLAYER within the development of a rapidly growing payments company.
Key Responsibilities: · Lead System Architecture Design: - Develop and implement system architectures that meet business requirements. - Ensure scalability, security, and performance of the platform. - Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools to enhance development efficiency. · Software Development: - Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. - Oversee the development of new features and enhancements. - Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices. · Team Leadership: - Lead and mentor the development team in the London office. - Facilitate collaboration between developers, data scientists, and product managers. - Coordinate with the CTO to align the team's efforts with company objectives. · Project Management: - Define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables. - Monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines. - Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders. · Quality Assurance: - Implement testing strategies to ensure software quality. - Address and resolve technical issues promptly. - Maintain documentation for system architecture and development processes. · Stay Current with Industry Trends: - Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices. - Integrate relevant advancements into the company's technology stack.