VP of Software Engineering

Moneybase is a multi award-winning Financial institution that forms part of the Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase plc. The Group pioneered local financial services in 1971 and employs 200 people. As Malta’s largest homegrown Fintech, Moneybase is reshaping financial services by offering a comprehensive platform that integrates investments, payments and card services for individuals and businesses alike. We are here to make money simple and committed to offering great customer service, user-friendliness, and innovative solutions that position us as a preferred choice for comprehensive financial management.

Role Overview

As Moneybase continues its growth journey, we are seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering to lead our technology organisation through its next phase of expansion. This is a critical role for scaling our fintech operations internationally, ensuring that our engineering teams deliver secure, high-quality, and innovative products at pace.

The VP of Software Engineering will work closely with the CTO and executive team to translate strategy into execution, implement scalable processes, and foster a high-performance engineering culture. This individual will have proven experience taking teams from startup to scale-up, ideally within a regulated fintech or payments environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CTO on technology strategy and roadmap for scaling Moneybase internationally.

• Contribute to IT Steering Committee discussions and represent engineering in strategic decision-making.

• Drive best-in-class engineering practices, including agile delivery, TDD, DDD, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.

• Ensure on-time, high-quality releases across multiple product lines.

• Define and track engineering KPIs across velocity, quality, and uptime.

• Manage and mentor engineering managers, creating the right structures for a team of ~50 and growing.

• Inspire and develop teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Establish and enforce high standards for software quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Support regulatory audits and ensure technology is aligned with financial services requirements.

• Promote a culture of innovation and adoption of new technologies, including AI.

• Lead transformation initiatives that enable scalability and efficiency.

• Oversee engineering budget, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient growth.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Proven track record in scaling fintech or regulated technology organisations internationally.

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a VP Engineering / Head of Engineering / CTO capacity.

• Hands-on background in modern software engineering practices (TDD, DDD, CI/CD, DevOps).

• Strong people leadership skills, with experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams through change.

• Deep understanding of payments, banking, or other regulated financial services.

• Strategic thinker who can operate at executive level, but also a disciplined operator with attention to delivery and detail.

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive salary package

• Comprehensive relocation support to ensure a smooth transition

• Share Award Scheme

• Health Insurance

• Gym and Mental Heatlh Allowance

• A chance to be at the forefront of fintech innovation in a company that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
  

This new role is a testament to Moneybase's growth and our commitment to investing in top-tier talent. If you're passionate about driving technological innovation and leading a team towards achieving remarkable results, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in this exciting phase of expansion and play a pivotal role in our journey.

Moneybase is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. Moneybase is ISO9001 certified. We also proudly hold the FHRD Quality Mark, recognizing our high-quality HR practices and the esteemed role of our HR function in contributing to organizational excellence. This mark is awarded to organisations that demonstrate exemplary HR practices, further enhancing the prestige of HR within our company. Moneybase won the press Best Financial Institution at the Malta Business Awards and best app at Tech.mt awards.

All Applications will be acknowledged and treated with maximum confidentiality

Reference: CCMT290625