Our client, a London-based fintech firm, is looking to hire a HeadofTechnology to lead the end-to-end technology strategy and execution for their operations in merchant acquiring (POS/SoftPOS, online) and card issuing (settlement and consumer cards). This senior hire will be responsible for driving scalable, compliant, and resilient technology platforms while managing vendor ecosystems and building high-performing engineering teams. Responsibilities: Technology Vision & Architecture Design, define and communicate the overall technology roadmap for acquiring and issuing operations. Oversee system architecture decisions across payment gateway, card issuing, mobile, and web platforms. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security across all systems. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that align with … On-Prem providers. Oversee vendor implementation, integration, and successful delivery into production. Establish vendor performance metrics and ensure SLAs are consistently met. Manage relationships with payment schemes, regulators, and technology providers from technical perspective. Scheme Certifications & Integrations Drive scheme certifications (Visa, Mastercard, and others) across acquiring and issuing flows. Oversee integration with local switches, processors and ensure compliance with More ❯
Our client, a London-based fintech firm, is looking to hire a HeadofTechnology to lead the end-to-end technology strategy and execution for their operations in merchant acquiring (POS/SoftPOS, online) and card issuing (settlement and consumer cards). This senior hire will be responsible for driving scalable, compliant, and resilient technology platforms while managing vendor ecosystems and building high-performing engineering teams. Responsibilities: Technology Vision & Architecture Design, define and communicate the overall technology roadmap for acquiring and issuing operations. Oversee system architecture decisions across payment gateway, card issuing, mobile, and web platforms. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security across all systems. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that align with … On-Prem providers. Oversee vendor implementation, integration, and successful delivery into production. Establish vendor performance metrics and ensure SLAs are consistently met. Manage relationships with payment schemes, regulators, and technology providers from technical perspective. Scheme Certifications & Integrations Drive scheme certifications (Visa, Mastercard, and others) across acquiring and issuing flows. Oversee integration with local switches, processors and ensure compliance with More ❯
Own the Tech. Shape the Future. Build Beautiful Things At Schema Studios , technology is part of the craft. We deliver digital transformation and technical consultancy for luxury hospitality, travel, and property brands worldwide. We build platforms that balance exquisite design aesthetics with robust, conversion-driven performance where technology meets experience. Originally part of Matter Of Form , were now an independent studio with global clients, retainers, and strong agency partnerships. Were looking for a HeadofTechnology to define our technical direction, lead delivery, and stay hands-on when it matters. Youll shape how we build setting the roadmap, refining our stack, and partnering with strategists and designers to turn ambition into … goals into realistic, scalable technical plans. Collaborate with strategy and UX leads to turn creative ambition into solid tech execution. Help pitch and shape new work; guide clients through technology decisions . Build a tech operating model that scales without constant founder input. Youll Bring 58+ years in agency or product environments as a Senior Developer/Tech Lead More ❯