The Head of Tech at Qashio plays a vital role in driving our technological innovation and advancement. You will lead the development and execution of our technology strategy, ensuring alignment with our business goals and objectives. This is a high-impact role where you will oversee our talented software development team, manage our technology infrastructure, and collaborate closely with product and customer success teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with Qashio's business objectives.
Identify and evaluate new technologies and trends to maintain a competitive edge in the fintech industry.
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and maintenance.
Ensure adherence to agile methodologies (SCRUM) and best practices.
Manage and mentor a team of skilled software engineers.
Collaborate with the product team to define and prioritize product roadmaps.
Manage Qashio's technology infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud services (AWS and Google Cloud).
Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery planning.
Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and comply with industry regulations.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security applications (DLP, MDM, web firewall, antivirus, antimalware).
Develop and enforce data privacy policies and practices.
Serve as a member of the Incident Report Team (IRT).
Provide cybersecurity training to Qashio employees.
Manage security incident response, including regulatory reporting and coordination with external parties.
Plan and execute security testing and drills.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Monitor and control technology-related expenses.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to technology and product development.
Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Work closely with other departments (Product, Customer Success, Marketing, etc.) to understand their technology needs and provide effective solutions.Foster strong relationships with external technology vendors and service providers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably within the fintech industry.
Essential: Strong understanding of financial products, services, and regulatory requirements in the UAE and the wider Middle East region.
Essential: Extensive experience with APIs.
Essential: Proven experience in B2B product and technology development.
Solid understanding of software development methodologies, agile practices, and modern technology stacks (React.js, Next.js, React Native, Node.js, Ruby On Rails).
Experience with SQL/Postgres and infrastructure monitoring is a plus.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

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