Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Flatgigs
Posted: March 11, 2026
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Quick Summary
We're looking for a skilled CTO to lead the development of a high-growth fintech company in the UAE, focusing on financial platform architecture and API integrations with banks.
Required Skills
Job Description
About the Role
We’re hiring a hands-on CTO for a high-growth fintech disrupting the UAE’s auto-finance sector. This role is mission-critical—leading all technical efforts from platform development to banking integrations across ADCB, Emirates NBD, and DIB.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead architecture and development of a compliant, scalable financial platform
• Own real-time transaction engine and API integrations with banks
• Guide the dev team with clarity through sprints, compliance demands, and go-lives
• Balance security, speed, and stability in a regulated environment
Requirements:
Requirements
• 12+ years in tech/product/software engineering (preferably fintech)
• Proven banking integration experience (APIs, real-time systems)
• Background in consumer lending, payments, or transaction-based products
• Leadership in regulated ecosystems (banking/fintech startups)
• Bachelors in Computer Science (Masters preferred)
Bonus Points
• Automotive lending or embedded credit platform experience
• Knowledge of UAE banking regulatory tech requirements