Head of Engineering at Punto Pago
Location: Remote or Panama
About Punto Pago
Punto Pago (https://puntopago.net/) is Panama’s leading fintech company, serving nearly 1 million active users. With a robust network of payment terminals spread across the country and strong financial results, our innovative solutions are transforming how people in Panama and the broader Central American region access financial services. At Punto Pago, we’re more than just a fintech company – we’re pioneering digital transformation in the region, creating the most convenient and accessible financial marketplace. With the support of an experienced leadership team focused on disruption and growth, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a company that is shaping the future of financial services in Central America. We are now entering an exciting new phase of growth and are seeking a talented Head of Engineering to lead and scale our tech team.
Why Join Us?
•Impact: You will have a key role in driving innovation and the expansion of a rapidly growing fintech leader in Panama.
•Growth Opportunity: This role offers a clear pathway to advance to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) based on outstanding performance.
•Dynamic Environment: Join a fast-paced team that embraces collaboration, innovation, and ambitious goals.
•Work Flexibility: Remote work is available, or you can relocate to beautiful Panama with relocation support provided.
About the Role
As Head of Engineering, you will be a strategic leader, responsible for scaling and guiding a high-performing engineering team. You will collaborate closely with other department heads and the executive team to deliver on our mission of transforming the fintech landscape. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong technical expertise, and leadership capabilities. With your leadership, Punto Pago will maintain its competitive edge while continuously delivering innovative and secure software solutions.
Responsibilities
•Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
•Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent, creating a high-performing team that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
•Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring timely and on-budget completion.
•Technical Excellence: Drive best practices in software development, architecture, infrastructure, and quality assurance to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure solutions.
•Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders to define and execute the technical strategy aligned with our business objectives.
•Remote Work Optimization: Build and maintain a thriving remote work culture for the engineering team.
Requirements
•Experience: 2+ years in a leadership role within software engineering, ideally in fintech, and 5+ years of hands-on backend development experience.
•Technical Knowledge: Expertise in software architecture, infrastructure, and development best practices.
•Team Management: Proven ability to build, scale, and manage engineering teams in a high-growth environment.
•Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•Global Experience: Fluent English and experience working with English-speaking teams.
•Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
What We Offer
•A key leadership position in one of Panama’s fastest-growing fintech companies.
•Career advancement opportunities, including the potential to become CTO.
•Collaboration with a talented and motivated team dedicated to innovation and growth.
•A competitive compensation package that reflects your skills and contributions.
•A long-term incentive program to share in the company’s success.
•A beautiful office and relocation assistance for candidates moving to Panama.
About You
You are a passionate leader with a strong technical background who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You have a track record of building and leading engineering teams, combined with the ability to drive technical innovation and ensure flawless execution. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the fintech industry while advancing your career, Punto Pago is the place for you.
Ready to Join Us?
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