Head of IT

Head of IT

Who We Are

Teroxx is an innovative digital asset boutique operating at the intersection of finance and technology. We are a MiCA-Licensed Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) in the EU, focused on creating secure, user-centric, and data-driven digital solutions that empower both private and institutional clients.Our products and services span exchange, advising on crypto-assets, portfolio management, custody, and market analytics — designed to bring transparency, efficiency, and reliability to the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of IT to lead our engineering organization. In this role, you will take ownership of our Frontend, Backend and QA functions: driving technical excellence, delivery reliability, and team growth across our full product suite.You will shape the technical roadmap together with product leadership, ensure our platform meets the high standards of a regulated digital asset environment, and build the engineering culture and processes that allow us to scale. This role is ideal for a technology leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong people leadership and thrives in a fast-moving, regulated fintech environment.The position is fully remote within EU working hours (B2B contracting possible), with occasional travel for team offsites.

Your Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and develop the Frontend, Backend and QA teams, fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Define team structures, processes, and career paths that support both delivery and individual growth.
• Act as the senior technical voice in the company, advising leadership on technology strategy and investment decisions.

Technology & Architecture

• Own the technical architecture: ideally bring some experience with C# backend, Flutter frontend, and cloud infrastructure on AWS and Vercel.
• Ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability of all systems supporting our exchange, portfolio management, custody, and analytics products.
• Drive technical decision-making on tooling, frameworks, and infrastructure, balancing innovation with stability.

Quality Assurance

• Own the QA strategy across the platform, including test automation, release quality gates, and incident management.
• Embed quality standards into the development lifecycle, ensuring robust, secure, and compliant releases.
• Continuously improve monitoring, observability, and incident response practices.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure our systems and processes meet the security and operational resilience standards expected of a MiCA-licensed CASP.
• Partner with compliance and legal teams on IT-related regulatory requirements, audits, and risk assessments.
• Establish and maintain best practices for data protection, access management, and secure development.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with product management and design to translate the product roadmap into technical execution.
• Present technology strategy, delivery status, and key decisions to senior leadership.
• Serve as the bridge between engineering and the broader organization, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience 
Required

• You are as much skilled in engineering as you are in leadership – preferably in international environments
• Track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams covering development and QA.
• Track record of international transformation and integration projects 
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in an engineering leadership role (Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, CTO, or similar).
• Strong hands-on background in backend development with C# / .NET and solid understanding of modern frontend development, ideally with Flutter.
• Proven experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure on AWS; familiarity with Vercel is a plus.
• Track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams covering development and QA.
• Experience establishing and scaling Agile delivery processes and QA practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English — ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Background in tax consultancy, fintech, digital assets, blockchain technology, or other regulated financial environments.
  
  Preferred
  

• Understanding of security, operational resilience, and compliance requirements in regulated industries (e.g., MiCA, DORA, ISO 27001).
• Experience with trading platforms, custody solutions, or high-availability financial systems.
• Experience working with distributed, remote-first engineering teams across multiple time zonesand communication cultures.
  
• German language C1 level (not required but nice to have)
  
  

Why Join Us:

• Work on impactful technology at the cutting edge of crypto and fintech.
• Be part of an international, collaborative, and growth-oriented team shaping the future of regulated digital finance.
• Play a crucial role in achieving a landmark regulatory milestone that will shape the future of our company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a rapidly evolving industry.
• Attractive Compensation Package – Competitive salary aligned with experience and market standards
• Supportive & Collaborative Culture – Work in a high performance and team-oriented environment
• Fully Remote Work Model – Work remotely within EU working hours, with B2B contracting possible and occasional travel for team offsites.
• Direct exposure to a fully MiCA-licensed CASP environment — rare and highly valuable expertise.
• Strong Team Ethos – Be part of a motivated team that values cooperation and shared success
  
  

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