Location: Norderstedt, Germany (hybrid) Contract: Permanent, full-time Language: English Serrala is a global player in the financial software industry with nearly four decades of experience in empowering businesses to optimize their financial operations. Our core strength lies in our solutions that are designed to make financial processes easier, more efficient, and smarter. With a substantial client base of over 2,500 clients in over 70 countries worldwide, we have earned the trust of a diverse global community that trusts our innovation. If you're curious to dive deeper and explore the work we do, we encourage you to take the next step by applying for a position with us About the role: As Director Tech & Architecture at Serrala, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing our cutting-edge cloud-based financial automation products. Your expertise will drive the architecture and technical strategy for our cloud offerings, ensuring scalability, security, and innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of our cloud solutions, delivering exceptional value to our global clients. Your Day to Day : Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for Serrala's cloud products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology roadmap for cloud solutions, focusing on scalability, security, and performance. Collaborate with product management, engineering, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure seamless integration of cloud services. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of our cloud offerings. Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, implementing robust security and data protection measures. Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and DevOps practices to accelerate product development and deployment cycles. Represent Serrala in industry forums and engage with clients to understand their evolving needs and incorporate feedback into our product development process. What makes you excel in this position: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience (10 years) in software architecture and technology leadership, with a focus on cloud-based solutions. Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed cloud systems. Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated technologies. Expertise in microservices architecture, API design, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Strong knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards in cloud environments. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus across teams. Experience with financial automation or fintech products is a plus. Why us? What unites us as Serralians across all borders is our passion for future-oriented software solutions and our shared values, which are the foundation of our strong corporate culture and our innovative drive. At Serrala, our global teams are eager to evolve, advance, and innovate. We are continuously improving the way we work, with professional development at the core of what we do. With modern and flexible work environments, global and regional events, and a strong team spirit, we believe that together we can overcome any challenge and move any mountain. EEO Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate and support diversity by providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or handicap, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. To all recruitment agencies Serrala does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, Serrala employees or any other organization location. Serrala is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We Are Serrala. We have grown from a small family-owned business into an ambitious, global FinTech with 30 years of experience. We are hungry to evolve, reinvent ourselves and grow - standing still is not an option. We Are Serralians. A diverse team of 700 techies, finance and payment experts, creatives and business administrators in 15 offices around the globe. We see ourselves as a global family that stays connected despite physical distance and celebrates the idea of community. WeArePassionate WeAreEmpowering WeAreEnterprising WeAreReliable