Head of IT M/V/X

pbAbout the role /b /ppFintensy builds and operates the technology platform behind mozzeno and other financial services. As we scale, we're looking for a Head of IT to grow our engineering team, sharpen how we work, and make sure our technology delivers on the business's ambitions. /ppThis is a leadership role first and foremost. You will spend your time developing people, aligning ways of working, leading our technical initiatives, and giving stakeholders clear visibility into what the team is building and where it is headed. While you won't be writing production code day to day, your credibility with the team comes from having built and operated systems like these yourself. /ppbKey responsibilities /b /pullibTeam leadership coaching /b
- Provide mentorship and day-to-day support to developers and data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Help senior engineers grow junior colleagues and keep knowledge flowing across the team. /lilibTechnical project leadership /b
- Lead the delivery of technical projects end to end
- infrastructure, platform, security, tooling and cross-cutting engineering initiatives
- from scoping through rollout. Business-driven projects are owned by Product Owners; you partner closely with them while taking the lead on the technical roadmap and its execution. /lilibRecruitment onboarding /b
- Lead hiring for developers, infrastructure engineers, and data AI specialists. Design and oversee onboarding that integrates new hires quickly and effectively into the team and its practices. /lilibProcess refinement /b
- Work with Product Owners to shape and fine-tune agile practices (backlog management, sprint planning, retrospectives) that maximise productivity and keep focus on strategic priorities. Continuously trial new techniques
- such as AI-assisted coding and process automation
- to raise efficiency and quality. /lilibVisibility communication /b
- Ensure transparent reporting of achievements, roadmaps and risks to stakeholders. Run regular updates on progress, risks and resource needs, and build a shared understanding of priorities across engineering, product and business. /lilibCollaboration facilitation /b
- Act as the bridge between developers, Product Owners, data scientists and external partners. Facilitate discussions on requirements and dependencies so projects run smoothly and teams stay aligned. /lilibTechnical oversight /b
- Bring deep, hands-on experience with our stack or equivalent (AWS, .
NET, Angular, Python, event-driven micro-services), enough real depth to debug a production issue or challenge an architectural decision yourself, not just follow the conversation. Champion security best practices and infrastructure improvements, while delegating implementation to subject-matter experts. /lilibCulture growth /b
- Foster an environment where engineers feel accountable and empowered to take ownership. Encourage curiosity and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, and promote AI and emerging tools that streamline work and sharpen the team's skills. /liliSeveral years of hands-on experience as a Software Engineer, Architect, or DevOps/Platform Engineer, ideally followed by a move into a people-management or tech-lead role. /liliExperience managing engineering or cross-functional teams, with a track record of coaching people and growing their skills. /liliA record of leading technical projects or initiatives through to delivery. /liliProven ability to design and refine agile or lean processes that improve delivery effectiveness. /liliExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable presenting plans, progress and blockers to technical and non-technical audiences alike. /liliOrganised and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple initiatives without losing sight of the big picture. /liliComfortable introducing new tools and techniques (e.g., AI-assisted development) and measuring their impact. /liliEnough technical literacy in cloud infrastructure, web technologies and DevOps pipelines to understand team challenges and shape high-level decisions. /liliFluency in French or Dutch alongside professional English. /li /ulpNice to have /pulliPrior experience in fintech or other regulated environments. /liliExperience working with near-shore or hybrid teams. /liliOpportunity to be part of a great and extremely motivating start-up adventure. /liliA pleasant working environment, conveniently located outside Brussels and easily accessible by car, avoiding the usual traffic. /liliA company culture valuing empowerment and bringing career development perspectives. /liliCompetitive salary package related to

your profile
and experience. /li /ul