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Head of IT - Digital Bank

Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Head of IT to lead the technology strategy, development, and operations for a rapidly growing Digital Bank in Indonesia. This pivotal leadership role requires a proven track record in building and scaling secure, high-availability, and customer-centric banking platforms.
  • Well-established digital bank
  • COP

About Our Client

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

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

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
Hermawan Rahardjo
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6818415
Phone number
+622129588804

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
IT Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hermawan Rahardjo
Consultant contact
+622129588804
Job Reference
JN-082025-6818415

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.