Role Overview We are looking for a visionary and execution-driven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology strategy, architecture, security, and product engineering for our FinTech platform. The CTO will be responsible for building secure, scalable, compliant, and high-performance systems while aligning technology with business growth, regulatory requirements, and customer trust. This role requires deep expertise in payments, banking APIs, compliance, cybersecurity, and high-availability systems , along with strong leadership and execution capabilities. Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Leadership Define and execute the overall technology roadmap aligned with the company’s business and regulatory strategy. Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, translating business goals into scalable technical solutions. Stay ahead of emerging technologies, regulations, and FinTech trends. Platform Architecture & Engineering Design and maintain highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure architectures . Lead development of platforms across: Payments (Payout, Pay-in, Cards, UPI, Wallets) Digital Banking / Lending / Neo-Banking APIs & Integrations (Banks, PSPs, NPCI, Aggregators) Ensure 99.9%+ uptime and high-performance systems. Security, Compliance & Risk Own application security, infrastructure security, and data protection . Ensure compliance with: RBI / NPCI guidelines PCI-DSS ISO 27001 SOC 2 GDPR / DPDP Act (India) Lead audits, VAPT, penetration testing, and incident response. DevOps, Infrastructure & Cloud Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure). Implement DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and alerting. Optimize cost, performance, and reliability. Product & Delivery Work closely with Product, Business, and Ops teams to ensure fast, reliable delivery. Own engineering velocity, code quality, release management , and SLAs. Enable rapid innovation without compromising security or compliance. Team Building & Culture Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering, DevOps, QA, and security teams . Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, security, and innovation . Define hiring standards, performance metrics, and career paths. Vendor & Partner Management Manage technology vendors, banking partners, and third-party service providers. Review contracts, SLAs, and technical due diligence. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong experience with: Backend: Node.js / Java / Go / Python Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis Microservices, REST, gRPC, event-driven systems Deep understanding of: Payment flows, settlement, reconciliation Banking APIs and third-party integrations Strong experience with cloud architecture and scalability. FinTech Domain Knowledge Strong understanding of: Payments lifecycle Banking & NBFC tech stack Fraud detection & risk systems Regulatory reporting & audits Prior experience in FinTech, Banking, Payments, or Financial Services is mandatory . Leadership & Management Proven experience leading teams of 20+ engineers . Experience working with founders, investors, and regulators. Strong decision-making, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience scaling a FinTech product from startup to growth stage . Experience handling high-volume transactions (TPS scale). Exposure to international payments or cross-border systems. MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus. KPIs & Success Metrics Platform uptime & performance Security incidents & audit outcomes Engineering velocity & delivery timelines Cost optimization vs scalability Regulatory compliance success Compensation Competitive salary + ESOPs / equity Performance-linked incentives Opportunity to build a category-defining FinTech platform Why Join Us Build next-generation FinTech infrastructure Work closely with founders and leadership High ownership & decision-making authority Long-term wealth creation through equity If you want, I can also: ✅ Make this more startup-lean / more enterprise-grade ✅ Customize for Payments / Crypto / NBFC / Neo-Banking ✅ Draft a Founders–CTO equity & responsibility structure Just tell me.
Role Overview We are looking for a visionary and execution-driven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology strategy, architecture, security, and product engineering for our FinTech platform. The CTO will be responsible for building secure, scalable, compliant, and high-performance systems while aligning technology with business growth, regulatory requirements, and customer trust. This role requires deep expertise in payments, banking APIs, compliance, cybersecurity, and high-availability systems , along with strong leadership and execution capabilities. Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Leadership Define and execute the overall technology roadmap aligned with the company's business and regulatory strategy. Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, translating business goals into scalable technical solutions. Stay ahead of emerging technologies, regulations, and FinTech trends. Platform Architecture & Engineering Design and maintain highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure architectures . Lead development of platforms across: Payments (Payout, Pay-in, Cards, UPI, Wallets) Digital Banking / Lending / Neo-Banking APIs & Integrations (Banks, PSPs, NPCI, Aggregators) Ensure 99.9%+ uptime and high-performance systems. Security, Compliance & Risk Own application security, infrastructure security, and data protection . Ensure compliance with: RBI / NPCI guidelines PCI-DSS ISO 27001 SOC 2 GDPR / DPDP Act (India) Lead audits, VAPT, penetration testing, and incident response. DevOps, Infrastructure & Cloud Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure). Implement DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and alerting. Optimize cost, performance, and reliability. Product & Delivery Work closely with Product, Business, and Ops teams to ensure fast, reliable delivery. Own engineering velocity, code quality, release management , and SLAs. Enable rapid innovation without compromising security or compliance. Team Building & Culture Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering, DevOps, QA, and security teams . Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, security, and innovation . Define hiring standards, performance metrics, and career paths. Vendor & Partner Management Manage technology vendors, banking partners, and third-party service providers. Review contracts, SLAs, and technical due diligence. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong experience with: Backend: Node.js / Java / Go / Python Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis Microservices, REST, gRPC, event-driven systems Deep understanding of: Payment flows, settlement, reconciliation Banking APIs and third-party integrations Strong experience with cloud architecture and scalability. FinTech Domain Knowledge Strong understanding of: Payments lifecycle Banking & NBFC tech stack Fraud detection & risk systems Regulatory reporting & audits Prior experience in FinTech, Banking, Payments, or Financial Services is mandatory . Leadership & Management Proven experience leading teams of 20+ engineers . Experience working with founders, investors, and regulators. Strong decision-making, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience scaling a FinTech product from startup to growth stage . Experience handling high-volume transactions (TPS scale). Exposure to international payments or cross-border systems. MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus. KPIs & Success Metrics Platform uptime & performance Security incidents & audit outcomes Engineering velocity & delivery timelines Cost optimization vs scalability Regulatory compliance success Compensation Competitive salary + ESOPs / equity Performance-linked incentives Opportunity to build a category-defining FinTech platform Why Join Us Build next-generation FinTech infrastructure Work closely with founders and leadership High ownership & decision-making authority Long-term wealth creation through equity If you want, I can also: ? Make this more startup-lean / more enterprise-grade ? Customize for Payments / Crypto / NBFC / Neo-Banking ? Draft a FoundersCTO equity & responsibility structure Just tell me.