Head of Software Engineering

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November 25

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NOVACARD

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Fintech • Banking • B2C

NOVACARD is a Mexican consumer credit-card provider and fintech offering a transparent, no-hidden-fee credit card with flexible credit limits (MXN 1,000–200,000), 0 annual fee, cashback rewards (5% at supermarkets, 0. 5% on other purchases), transfers, and a mobile app with a 28-day interest-free period. Operated by Unitron Technology S. A. P. I. de C. V. , NOVACARD targets consumers seeking simple, low-cost credit solutions and transparent terms.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2023

💳 Fintech

🏦 Banking

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the company’s technical strategy in collaboration with the Head of IT Changes; • Define software architecture principles, quality standards, and best engineering practices; • Oversee the technology stack, initiating its evolution and modernization; • Lead teams of system analysts and developers (backend, frontend, mobile), ensuring their effective performance; • Organize hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of engineers; • Foster a culture of engineering excellence, transparent communication, and teamwork; • Optimize development processes (CI/CD, code review, agile practices, etc.); • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of products and features aligned with business priorities; • Manage the technical backlog and technical debt; • Collaborate with product, design, business, and operations teams to align priorities and plans; • Provide technical expertise for roadmap planning and strategic initiatives; • Ensure compliance with security, reliability, and scalability standards.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development; • At least 5 years in a leadership role (Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering, VP of Engineering, or similar); • Proven experience managing teams of 20+ engineers in a distributed environment; • Hands-on experience scaling high-load systems and developing B2C products; • Involvement in the full product lifecycle — from architecture design to launch and production support; • Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, technical debt management, and engineering process design; • Knowledge of security and compliance principles (PCI DSS, GDPR, local regulations); • Experience with modern backend languages and frameworks (.NET / C# preferred); • Solid understanding of architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven architecture); • Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes); • Understanding of security, encryption, and KYC/AML processes; • Experience integrating with payment gateways, banks, and financial APIs; • English level — B2 (Upper-Intermediate): confident reading of technical documentation, professional correspondence, and participation in meetings and discussions in English.

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work format. • Official employment under the Russian Labor Code (for residents of Russia); • Contractor collaboration available for candidates from other countries. • Opportunity to work in an international team on a new digital product for the Mexican market. • A data-driven environment where your contributions have a real impact.