Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Type: Full-time
About Salt Edge
Salt Edge is a leading fintech provider, connected to over 5,000 banks across 50+ countries. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from Account Information and Data Enrichment to Payment Initiation and Open Banking Compliance Solutions. Founded in Toronto in 2013, Salt Edge has grown rapidly and serves a diverse client base, from major banks like ING, BRD, and Western Union to fintech startups such as BudgetBakers and Spendee.
With our ambitious vision to establish a global leadership position in Open Banking, we are expanding across GCC, EMEA, and North America, and we are looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to help us take our technological leadership to the next level.
Role Overview
As the CTO, you will lead the company’s technological vision and execution. Your role will encompass strategic planning, team leadership, infrastructure development, and fostering innovation. You will oversee all aspects of technology to ensure that Salt Edge continues to revolutionize the financial sector through innovation and robust, scalable systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Technological Strategy: Define and drive Salt Edge's technology strategy, identifying emerging technologies and aligning them with business goals.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of technologists, including developers, engineers, and IT professionals.
- Technology Architecture: Design and maintain scalable, secure technology infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Innovation: Stay ahead of fintech trends and regulatory changes, conduct research into new technologies, and identify opportunities for growth.
- Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, stakeholders, and clients to translate business needs into tech solutions. Build strong relationships with external partners and vendors.
- Risk Management: Implement strong security measures and disaster recovery plans to safeguard critical systems and ensure compliance.
Must-Haves
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years in a leadership role within a tech-driven organization, ideally in fintech or financial services.
- Good command of English (written and verbal communication skills).
- Technical Expertise:
- Deep knowledge of software development, cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management.
- Hands-on experience with API development/consumption, web application development, and HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
- Familiarity with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and queue management.
- Experience with scaling applications, performance optimization, and deployment (on-premise, cloud, or bare metal).
- Proficiency in mutual TLS, cloud infrastructure, and technical documentation.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills, able to manage, inspire, and build a high-performing technology team.
- Business Acumen: Understand business requirements, budget management, and strategic planning.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to address complex technical challenges, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
Relocation Support:
Relocation assistance can be provided.
Why Join Us?
At Salt Edge, you’ll join a forward-thinking, collaborative team passionate about innovation and technology. We offer:
- Hybrid work model for flexibility
- Private medical plan to ensure well-being
- Meal and gym compensation for a balanced lifestyle
Be at the forefront of fintech innovation and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance. Lead a dynamic team, work on cutting-edge projects, and make a global impact with a company that is rapidly expanding across continents.
