Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – FinTech Focus

📍 Location: Onsite – Egypt💼 Job Type: Full-time🕐 Work Hours: Egypt business hours🗓️ Start Date: Immediate🗣️ Language: Fluent in EnglishAbout the RoleWe’re seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with a strong background in FinTech to lead the design, development, and scaling of next-generation financial platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a clear understanding of banking systems, digital payments, and financial compliance frameworks, driving innovation while ensuring security and scalability across all technology domains.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the technology vision and roadmap for all FinTech products and digital platforms.Architect and scale secure, high-availability payment systems and APIs for transactions, wallets, and open-banking integrations.Ensure regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, AML/KYC, GDPR, Open Banking).Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS / Azure / GCP), DevOps, and system resilience.Drive AI-enabled financial solutions such as risk scoring, fraud detection, and intelligent automation.Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional engineering teams.Champion data privacy, cybersecurity, and business continuity best practices.Collaborate with executive leadership to align technical innovation with business growth targets.Required Qualifications10 + years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or CTO role.Proven experience building or scaling FinTech / Digital Banking / Payments platforms.Deep understanding of financial systems architecture, microservices, APIs, and DevOps pipelines.Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud cost optimization.Familiarity with blockchain, open-banking APIs, or AI/ML applications in finance is a strong plus.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA or PhD a plus).Why Join Fekra?🏆 ISO-Certified & ISTQB Platinum Partner – Be part of a globally recognized company.🌍 100% Remote – Work from anywhere!💰 Competitive Salary🚀 Exciting Projects – Work on cutting-edge fintech and cloud-based applications.📈 Career Growth – Enjoy continuous learning and professional development.💡 Flexible Work Options – Part-time and full-time remote opportunities.🤝 Collaborative Culture – Join a dynamic, supportive, and innovative team.