Chief Technology Officer | Fintech | Remote

If you feel that this role is interesting, and your profile is a good fit, I'd love to hear from you! The best and fastest way to get a response is to submit your updated resume to andy.wettlaufer@randstaddigital.com and abhilasha.borkotoky@randstaddigital.com

Advantages
Strategic Leadership: Shape the technology strategy and drive digital transformation in the financial sector.
Innovation at Scale: Lead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, and data analytics.
Team and Vision: Build and mentor high-performing teams while presenting strategies to senior stakeholders.
Professional Growth: Expand expertise in modern architectures, cloud platforms, and fintech solutions.
Impact and Recognition: Collaborate with industry leaders, influence key decisions, and drive meaningful change.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a technology roadmap that aligns with business objectives and industry trends.
Modernization Initiatives: Spearhead the transformation of legacy platforms, leveraging event-driven architectures and technologies like REST APIs, Kafka, and Snowflake.
Team Building: Recruit, develop, and lead top-tier engineering teams while fostering collaboration and innovation.
Platform Development: Oversee the creation and implementation of financial solutions, including tools for portfolio management, financial planning, and client engagement.
Technology Integration: Explore and incorporate cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, and data analytics to enhance offerings.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate technical strategies and project progress to executives and key stakeholders effectively.
Client Partnerships: Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, vendors, and strategic partners.
Process Standardization: Create and implement methodologies for technical reviews, automation, and system quality assurance.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and maintain best practices for security and data governance.
Cost Optimization: Implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and optimize technology investments.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Leadership Experience: 10+ years of senior technology leadership within the wealth management, fintech, or financial services sectors.
Technical Expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Strong programming skills in Java and Python.
- Proficiency in REST-based microservices, real-time data streaming with Kafka, and database technologies like Snowflake.

Certifications: Recognized certifications (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer, CISSP) are advantageous.
Innovation and Agility: Proven ability to integrate and leverage emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Scaling Expertise: Experience in scaling operations within high-growth or startup environments.

Summary
Our client is looking for an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with a strong foundation in banking / financial / Fintech sector to lead and expand their technical capabilities. This role involves developing and implementing strategic processes for quality assurance, automation, and platform optimization. You will drive resource planning, operational efficiency, and high-value outcomes across the organization while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

If you feel that this role is interesting, and your profile is a good fit, I'd love to hear from you! The best and fastest way to get a response is to submit your updated resume to andy.wettlaufer@randstaddigital.com and abhilasha.borkotoky@randstaddigital.com

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