Head of IT - Digital Bank

Job Description

Overview

Head of IT - Digital Bank at Michael Page. Our client is one of the leading Digital Banks in Indonesia.

About Our Client

Our Client is one of the leading Digital Banks in Indonesia.

• Well-established digital bank

Job Description

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define, communicate, and execute the overall IT strategy and roadmap aligned with the bank's business goals, focusing on agile methodologies, cloud architecture, and cutting-edge financial technology (FinTech).
• Lead the entire technology organization (Software Development, Infrastructure, Security, Data, and Operations) to deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative digital banking solutions.
• Evaluate and select emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge and enhance operational efficiency.

Product Development & Engineering

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for all banking products, including core banking systems, mobile applications, APIs, and microservices.
• Ensure the engineering team maintains high standards for code quality, system performance, security, and uptime (SLAs).
• Foster a culture of rapid iteration, continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD), and technical excellence.

IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Manage the bank''s technology infrastructure, primarily cloud-based, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Optimize IT operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining world-class service levels.
• Oversee vendor management for all IT-related services and hardware.

Risk, Security & Compliance

• Establish and enforce robust IT security and cybersecurity frameworks to protect customer data, financial assets, and the bank''s infrastructure from threats.
• Ensure strict compliance with all Indonesian financial regulations, including those set by OJK (Financial Services Authority) and Bank Indonesia, particularly related to digital banking and data localization.
• Develop and manage the IT risk management program.

Team Management & Culture

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, developers, and IT professionals.
• Champion a collaborative, transparent, and innovative work environment.
• Act as a key liaison between the technology department and other executive functions (Product, Risk, Operations, and Finance).

The Successful Applicant

Required Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role (Head of IT, CTO, or VP of Engineering) within a digital bank or highly regulated FinTech company.
• Non-negotiable : Direct, demonstrable prior experience as a Head of IT, Senior Developer, or Engineering Lead at another digital bank is highly preferred, demonstrating an understanding of core banking systems, regulatory technology (RegTech), and payment infrastructure.
• Deep technical expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices architecture, and API design.
• Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, mission-critical systems with high security requirements.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks relevant to FinTech (e.g., Go, Java, Python, Kotlin / Swift for mobile).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles (e.g., ISO 27001, penetration testing, threat modeling).

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, fluent in both English and Bahasa Indonesia (preferred).
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and an execution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing both technical teams and business executives.

What’s on Offer

• An opportunity to be a crucial part of building the future of banking in Indonesia.
• A competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work environment.
• Significant autonomy and the resources necessary to drive large-scale technological change.

Contact

Contact: Hermawan Rahardjo

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services, Accounting, and Banking