Deputy Head of Finance Infrastructure

About the role

In this role, you will guide the transformation of SOFTSWISS's financial systems by leading a team of around 33 professionals in Engineering, QA, and Infrastructure. Your focus will be on redesigning the finance platform to enhance modularity and scalability while ensuring high standards of delivery and technical quality.

As a Deputy Head, you will conduct audits of the current finance systems architecture, develop modernization roadmaps, and oversee the integration of new financial system instances. Your leadership will be crucial in identifying bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle and driving the adoption of automation and AI solutions.

Skills that matter here

• software development: You will leverage your extensive experience in software development to guide the technical execution of financial system transformations.
• engineering: Your engineering expertise will be essential in leading the team and ensuring the technical integrity of the finance platform.
• architecture: You will apply your architectural skills to refactor and modernize existing systems, enhancing their modularity.
• ERP: Experience with ERP systems, particularly 1C, is critical for overseeing the integration of new financial system instances.
• AI: You will drive the adoption of AI solutions to improve engineering efficiency and delivery speed.
• DevOps: Your knowledge of modern DevOps practices will help establish effective processes for development and deployment.

Who this role suits

• A seasoned professional with over 10 years in software development or engineering and at least 5 years in a management role.
• Someone who is open-minded and collaborative, eager to embrace new ideas and experiment with innovative solutions.
• An effective communicator who can simplify complex topics and engage various stakeholders.
• A leader who prioritizes team development and fosters a supportive environment for team leads.

From the employer

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of the finance systems architecture, identify technical debt, and define areas for improvement and modernization.
• Develop a refactoring and modernization roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on business impact, technical requirements, and scalability.
• Lead a team of approximately 33 professionals across Engineering, QA, and Infrastructure, setting technical standards and ensuring effective team performance.
• Manage and mentor 4 team leads, supporting their professional development and strengthening leadership capabilities.
• Structure and prioritize a large technical backlog, translating business needs into clear milestones, priorities, and deliverables.
• Oversee the development and integration of new financial system instances, including Budgeting, Treasury, Payroll, etc.
• Ensure seamless integration between systems and maintain high standards of reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Identify development and delivery bottlenecks and implement improvements to accelerate the software development lifecycle.
• Drive the adoption of automation and AI-based solutions to improve engineering efficiency and delivery speed.
• Establish and maintain effective QA, development, deployment, and infrastructure processes.
• Communicate progress, technical challenges, risks, and dependencies clearly to business stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between engineering priorities and broader business objectives.

• 10+ years in software development, engineering, or architecture.
• 5+ years managing technical teams.
• Experience with ERP/Finance systems: 1C is a must-have + SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong experience in architecture, refactoring, migrations, and integrations.
• Basic understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Strong leadership, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Open-minded, empathetic, and collaborative, with a willingness to experiment and embrace new ideas.
• Nice to have: Experience with AI/ML applications in financial systems or business intelligence; Knowledge of Fintech or iGaming industry; Experience with 1C ERP specifically; Exposure to high-load SaaS or multi-tenant architecture patterns; Familiarity with modern DevOps, CI/CD optimization, or infrastructure automation.

• Private health insurance
• Sports benefits
• Comprehensive Mental Health Program
• Free English lessons (online)
• Local language courses
• Paid time off
• Maternity leave support
• Referral program rewards
• Upskilling, internal workshops, and participation in professional conferences and corporate events.