IT Camp partner is an international fintech company specializing in the development of payment processing and financial technology solutions. For more than 20 years, the company has been delivering reliable and scalable platforms for banks, fintech organizations, and merchants worldwide.
Its technology enables businesses to launch and manage payment products, including card issuing, acquiring, transaction processing, and payment infrastructure management. The platform supports modern digital payment technologies and complies with international security and payment industry standards.
With a strong focus on innovation and high-performance technology, the company helps partners build and scale payment solutions in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.
We are looking for a
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the development and operation of mission-critical payment infrastructure used by clients globally. This role requires a strong technology leader with deep expertise in card payments and the ability to stay close to architecture and key technical decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the company’s technology strategy in line with business objectives
- Lead and scale a multi-layered technology organization (100+ people) across engineering, infrastructure, and support
- Ensure reliability, performance, and availability of high-load, 24/7 payment systems
- Stay closely involved in architecture and key technical decisions across platforms and infrastructure
- Drive development of secure, scalable payment solutions in a regulated environment
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and frameworks (PCI DSS, DORA, ISO, GDPR)
- Oversee IT risk management, security, and operational resilience
- Manage external vendors, partners, and technology suppliers
- Own technology budgeting and resource planning
Requirements:
- Strong experience in card payments (issuing/acquiring) is essential
- Proven track record in a senior technology leadership role (CTO / Head of Engineering / similar)
- Solid hands-on technical background (software development, infrastructure, APIs, or data centers)
- Ability to engage in deep technical discussions and work closely with engineering teams
- Experience working in regulated environments and with compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, DORA, ISO, GDPR)
- Experience building and operating high-availability 24/7 systems
- Strong leadership experience managing large teams through layered structures
- Business-oriented mindset with the ability to align technology with company goals
- Experience with partner/vendor management and budgeting
- Familiarity with AI and modern technologies is a plus
Company offers:
- A key leadership role in a well-established international fintech company
- Opportunity to shape and scale mission-critical payment systems
- Complex, high-impact projects in the global payments ecosystem
- Competitive compensation package (starting from EUR 6000 gross + performance bonus)
- Modern office in Riga (VERDE), parking, and health insurance
- Additional wellness days and sports activities
- Professional and personal growth opportunities