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.