Head of Software Engineering

At NOVACARD, we're redefining how people use credit.
We are the first interest-free and no-annual-fee credit card in Mexico, designed to simplify personal finances and give users complete control - all from a mobile app. With NOVACARD, users can access up to $200,000 MXN in credit, only pay when they use it, and manage everything digitally in under 5 minutes. Our mission is to empower people to make smarter financial decisions by offering flexibility, transparency, and the freedom they need to reach their goals. Simple finances, big goals.

About the Role:
We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Software Engineering who will take responsibility for the company's technical development and the strategy for building a scalable technology platform.
In this role, you will lead the engineering team, define product architecture, and ensure high standards of software quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Key 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.

Nice to Have:

• Experience building CI/CD processes from scratch;

• Background in fintech or banking;

• Ability to conduct strategic technical sessions and deliver public presentations.

What We Offer:

• 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.