Head of Enterprise Technology (d/f/m)

Solaris is a tech company with a full German banking license. Our Banking-as-a-Service platform enables businesses to offer their own financial products. With our straightforward APIs, our partners can access and integrate a wide range of solutions such as digital banking, payments, cards, identification and lending services. As a market leader we are driven by bringing transformational change to the financial services industry.

We love what we do and we love our team. We are 500+ people from over 70 nationalities - a unique blend of techies, fintech enthusiasts, bankers and entrepreneurs from various industries. Our routines are built around genuinely valuing and exchanging different perspectives as well as actively sharing knowledge as we drive our business as a team. We believe and invest in personal growth.

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Enterprise Technology to lead our technology operations and drive enterprise-wide IT service excellence. This role will be pivotal in defining and executing our technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration.

Your Role

• Define and implement the enterprise technology roadmap in alignment with overall business goals
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services
• Manage the selection, deployment, and lifecycle of enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, CRM)
• Ensure the security, availability, and performance of all IT systems
• Lead contract negotiations and relationships with technology vendors and service providers
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of IT professionals across infrastructure, enterprise applications, and support
• Optimize IT spend while exploring opportunities for innovation and digital transformation
• Oversee Identity and Access Management practices and protocols

We'd love to see 

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team.

• Over 10 years of experience in IT, with 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multi-disciplinary IT support and service management teams
• Demonstrated expertise in business process improvement, project management, and large-scale technology implementations
• Proven ability to lead by example, empower and trust your team, and act as a mentor
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, architecture, and operations
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong understanding with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to IT operation
• Proactive, accountable, and ownership-driven
• Strong collaborator with excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify and explain complex topics to different stakeholders
• Self-reflective and open to constructive feedback
• Agile and adaptable in fast-paced environments
• Driven by continuous learning and growth

Benefits 

• We have a "remote-friendly" working arrangement
• Learning and development budget
• Transparent framework to support your career goals.
• Competitive salary

While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us.

At Solaris, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment, where all Solarians feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of color, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, or gender identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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