Overview
Vectora SAS is looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technological transformation in the fintech sector.
Vectora SAS is a Colombian fintech focused on the integration and optimization of digital payments across Latin America. Our mission is to revolutionize the region's financial infrastructure, enabling faster, safer, and more efficient transactions for businesses and users.
At Vectora, we are building the future of finance in Latin America. If you are a technology leader with proven experience in the financial and banking sector, and you want to drive high-impact teams in a dynamic, innovative, and scalable environment, this opportunity is for you.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute Vectora's technology strategy in collaboration with the executive team.
- Lead, inspire, and scale engineering teams under the Scrum methodology, fostering best practices and efficiency.
- Design, oversee, and manage scalable AWS architectures, ensuring security, resilience, and performance.
- Drive and standardize microservices architectures across the platform.
- Participate in code reviews with a focus on Java 17 (minimum Java 11).
- Manage projects using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
- Implement and monitor CI / CD pipelines, unit testing, and code review practices.
- Design and manage API integrations with financial institutions, payment gateways, and third parties in Colombia and the region.
- Collaborate closely with business and product teams to align technology with company strategy.
What we are looking for
Minimum 10 years leading development teams in fast-paced environments (fintech preferred).Minimum 5 years in the Colombian financial and banking ecosystem.Solid knowledge and hands-on experience applying Agile methodologies (Scrum).At least 10 years of experience in microservices architectures.At least 5-7 years of experience with AWS, cloud services, deployment, and optimization.5–7 years of experience in Java (preferably Java 17, minimum Java 11).Strong expertise in databases (MongoDB, SQL) for high-transactional environments.Experience in API integrations with third parties (banks, PSPs, fintechs).Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps).Experience in CI / CD, unit testing, and best practices for code review.Strong technical leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.Nice to have
Certifications in Scrum (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.).AWS Certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, etc.).Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React).Experience in information security frameworks (ISO 27001, OWASP, DevSecOps).What we offer
A dynamic, collaborative, and high-impact fintech work environment.Growth opportunities and career projection as a regional technology leader.A highly skilled and innovative team.Flexible work model (remote or hybrid).Competitive salary based on experience and skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr