IT Head - Technology Strategy & Architecture - Fintech/Banking Domain

Technology Strategy & Architecture : - Develop and execute the organizations technology strategy and long-term architectural roadmap. - Lead modernization of core systems into scalable, secure, and cloud-ready architectures. - Establish technology standards, frameworks, and governance across engineering and IT teams. Engineering & Delivery Excellence : - Lead engineering, architecture, QA, and DevOps functions for timely, high-quality delivery of technology initiatives. - Implement modern development practices including CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and agile ways of working. - Ensure stability, performance, and continuous improvement of all technology platforms. Internal IT Ownership : - Oversee internal IT infrastructure, networks, endpoint management, enterprise applications, and service delivery. - Ensure systems uptime, resilience, disaster recovery readiness, and adherence to SLAs. - Drive cost-effective operations, IT process efficiency, and continuous optimization of internal IT services. Security, Compliance & Risk : - Strengthen information security posture, data protection, and technology governance across the organization. - Ensure compliance with industry-relevant standards, internal audit requirements, and regulatory expectations. - Implement secure coding, DevSecOps, and proactive monitoring practices. Leadership & Organization Building : - Lead all Technology & IT team leads, building a high-performance culture and strong succession pipeline. - Attract, mentor, and retain top engineering and IT talent. - Drive collaboration with business, finance, operations, and other functions to align technology with organizational priorities. Vendor & Partner Engagement : - Evaluate and manage strategic technology vendors, cloud partners, and implementation partners. - Lead decision-making on technology investments, contracts, and solution architecture with external providers. Requirements : - 3-5 years of experience as CTO / Head of Engineering / Technology Leader in a technology-driven organization. - Proven experience leading large-scale platform modernization, including migration from legacy systems to modern architectures (e.g., re-engineering core systems, LOS/LMS or equivalent workflow/transaction systems). - Strong understanding of modern architecture including microservices, cloud-native design, event-driven systems, and scalable distributed platforms. - Hands-on knowledge of engineering practices such as DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, infrastructure code, and secure development practices. - Experience managing both engineering and internal IT teams, covering application development, infrastructure, networks, and IT service delivery.