Chief Technology Officer - Software

Giesecke+Devrient

Barcelona, Spain

3 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.buscojobs.com.es

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Architectural Patterns Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Continuous Integration Embedded Operating Systems Interoperability Zero Trust Network Access Wireless Networks Information Technology Devsecops

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Microservices

Job description

We shape trust in the digital age with built-in security tech in three segments: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology.We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries.We are the reliable partner for all challenges resulting from the Internet of Things.We offer a complete connectivity portfolio for mobile network operators, automotive manufacturers, technology companies such as chip and module manufacturers as well as transport and logistics providers.Our portfolio includes highly secure solutions in the area of connectivity & IoT, from classic SIM, eSIM and iSIM, to the associated embedded operating systems and life cycle management, through to services for global connectivity and IoT solutions.Do you want to actively shape the digital transformation with us?We’re looking for a Head of Technology to build and lead the technology strategy and engineering organization, with a strong focus on delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions in a Business-to-Government environment.You’ll work closely with engineering, product, business, and leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve technology capabilities that ensure operational resilience, innovation, and measurable business outcomes as the organization scales.Define and drive the technology strategy, including the multi-year roadmap (build/buy/partner), aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements, and steered by a clear KPI framework.Asegúrese de leer detenidamente la información sobre esta oportunidad antes de presentar su candidatura.Own the technology budget and drive efficiency across build and run through FinOps, TCO management, and unit economics.Set and govern the target architecture (cloud-native, event-driven, microservices, zero-trust), ensuring scalability, interoperability, and resilience.Drive innovation through structured pilots and AI-augmented development (code assistance, test generation, defect prediction), embedding AI into the technology and product approach with appropriate governance.Establish and scale engineering standards, organisational frameworks, and quality benchmarks across DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC, and observability practices.Act as a senior technical counterpart for strategic clients, shaping joint roadmaps and translating technology into measurable business impact.Manage vendor and partner relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and commercial accountability.Serve as the key interface between technology and other departments, including Product Management, ensuring alignment between business requirements and delivery.Build and lead a high-performing, cross-border technology organisation with clear structures, role clarity, and an inclusive engineering culture.Drive consequence management and attract senior technology talent to ensure long-term organisational capability.Align technology, product, and business through structured planning, prioritisation, and leadership-level communication.Solid experience in technology leadership roles, including leading multi-disciplinary teams at scale.Proven ownership of enterprise technology strategy, ideally within financial or security technology environments; Proven experience delivering large-scale, multi-year digital or software projects.Deep knowledge of modern architectures (APIs, microservices, event-driven), cloud-native operations, DevSecOps/SRE, and the impact of AI on technology organisations.Ability to build high-trust, high-performance, and inclusive engineering cultures.Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; Experience managing technology portfolios, vendors, and partners at scale.Strong understanding of aligning technology investments with business KPIs and outcomes.Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Team: An opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team.Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.Impactful Work: You will have the opportunity to participate in and shape high-impact technology initiatives in a complex and evolving environment.xqziphuBenefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs.Social Benefits: Flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc.Flexible working hours with the option for remote work (Mon-Thu 8:**:30 and Fri 8:**:30).Explore what makes G+D unique - check out this video: The personal data you provide will be processed to manage your application in accordance with the GDPR and our Privacy Policy, available at Data Privacy

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Requirements

Solid experience in technology leadership roles, including leading multi-disciplinary teams at scale. Proven ownership of enterprise technology strategy, ideally within financial or security technology environments; Proven experience delivering large-scale, multi-year digital or software projects. Deep knowledge of modern architectures (APIs, microservices, event-driven), cloud-native operations, DevSecOps/SRE, and the impact of AI on technology organisations. Ability to build high-trust, high-performance, and inclusive engineering cultures. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; Experience managing technology portfolios, vendors, and partners at scale. Strong understanding of aligning technology investments with business KPIs and outcomes. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Team: An opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team.