# Chief Technology Officer > Qode · Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-10 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description **CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)** **Location** Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam **1 - POSITION PURPOSE** The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for leading the Bank’s enterprise-wide technology transformation agenda, ensuring technology capabilities enable strategic growth, digital innovation, operational scalability, and long-term resilience. The role will drive modernization across: - Enterprise Architecture - Core Banking Platforms - Data & AI Capabilities - Digital Platforms - Engineering Practices - Cloud & Infrastructure Foundations The CTO serves as a key strategic partner to the Executive Committee in shaping the future technology landscape of the Bank through modern architecture, agile delivery models, engineering excellence, and technology governance. **2 - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **A. Enterprise Technology Transformation Leadership** - Lead and oversee the Bank’s enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives. - Establish aligned technology standards, engineering governance, and architectural principles across all strategic programs and delivery domains. - Ensure all transformation initiatives align with the Bank’s target-state technology architecture and strategic roadmap. - Coordinate cross-functional technology dependencies, risk mitigation, and delivery alignment across squads, tribes, and technology workstreams. - Serve as the enterprise technology leader for strategic business initiatives and major transformation programs. **B. Enterprise Architecture & Core Modernization** - Lead the transformation of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) framework toward a scalable, agile, and future-ready target architecture. - Drive Core Banking modernization and simplification initiatives. - Define and manage: - target architecture, - platform integration strategy, - product taxonomy, - transition roadmap from legacy to modern platforms. - Establish architecture governance and quality assurance mechanisms across all major technology initiatives. - Ensure interoperability across core systems, digital platforms, APIs, and data ecosystems. **C. Engineering Excellence & Technology Delivery** - Build and institutionalize modern engineering practices across the organization. - Drive adoption of: - Agile methodologies, - DevSecOps, - automation, - CI/CD, - AI-enabled software engineering practices. - Establish technology playbooks, engineering standards, and delivery governance models. - Promote a high-performance engineering culture focused on: - scalability, - quality, - security, - speed-to-market, - continuous improvement. **D. Data, AI & Digital Platform Transformation** - Lead transformation of the Bank’s enterprise data platform to enable: - advanced analytics, - AI capabilities, - real-time decisioning, - data accessibility and governance. - Ensure modern data architecture, platform scalability, and enterprise-wide data governance. - Oversee the technology architecture and engineering direction for digital engagement platforms and customer-facing ecosystems. - Drive innovation through emerging technologies and AI-enabled capabilities. **E. Cloud, Infrastructure & Technology Foundations** - Define and lead the enterprise cloud transformation strategy. - Establish scalable and secure cloud architecture, landing zones, and operational readiness frameworks. - Standardize API architecture and integration governance across the Bank. - Strengthen technology resilience through: - Business Continuity Planning (BCP), - Disaster Recovery (DR), - cybersecurity governance, - infrastructure modernization. - Ensure technology ecosystems are secure, resilient, scalable, and future-ready. **F. Technology Risk & Governance** - Maintain strong governance and risk oversight across all transformation initiatives. - Establish enterprise technology risk management frameworks and remediation plans. - Ensure compliance with: - regulatory requirements, - information security standards, - enterprise risk policies, - architecture governance principles. - Monitor technology health, operational risks, and transformation execution quality. **G. Talent & Leadership** - Build and lead high-performing technology organizations and engineering teams. - Develop technology talent strategies including: - workforce planning, - capability development, - succession planning, - hiring and upskilling. - Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. - Coach and develop future technology leaders across the organization. **3 - SUCCESS MEASURES** **Strategic Impact** - Technology strategy aligned with business transformation objectives. - Enterprise architecture adoption across strategic initiatives. - Successful modernization of core technology platforms. **Delivery Excellence** - Improved technology delivery speed, scalability, and reliability. - Successful implementation of Agile and DevSecOps practices. - Increased engineering productivity and automation maturity. **Risk & Resilience** - Strong technology risk posture across the enterprise. - Robust cybersecurity, resilience, and operational continuity capabilities. - Cloud and infrastructure platforms operating securely and effectively. **Organizational Capability** - Strong engineering culture and leadership pipeline. - Increased digital and technology capability across teams. - Sustainable modernization and transformation execution capability. **4 - REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE** **Education** - Bachelor’s degree in: - Computer Science, - Information Technology, - Software Engineering, - or related disciplines. - Master’s degree or MBA preferred. **Experience** - 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience. - Minimum 7 years in senior technology leadership roles such as: - CTO, - Head of Technology, - Engineering Director, - Enterprise Architecture Leader, - or equivalent. - Proven experience in: - enterprise technology transformation, - core banking modernization, - cloud transformation, - large-scale digital programs, - engineering transformation, - Agile at scale environments. - Strong background in banking, financial services, or large enterprise ecosystems preferred. **5 - CORE COMPETENCIES** **Strategic Technology Leadership** - Ability to align technology strategy with enterprise business objectives. **Enterprise Architecture & Systems Thinking** - Strong understanding of scalable enterprise architectures and modern technology ecosystems. **Engineering & Delivery Excellence** - Expertise in Agile, DevSecOps, modern SDLC, and engineering governance. **Data & Digital Fluency** - Strong knowledge of: - cloud platforms, - AI, - APIs, - data platforms, - digital ecosystems, - cybersecurity. **Change & Transformation Leadership** - Proven capability to lead large-scale organizational and technology transformation. **Stakeholder Management** - Strong executive communication and cross-functional influencing capability. **Risk & Governance** - Strong understanding of technology risk management, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance. **6 - LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES** - Strategic and forward-thinking - Calm under pressure - Execution-oriented - Innovation-driven - Highly collaborative - Strong systems thinker - Data-driven decision maker - Passionate about technology excellence and organizational capability building ## Apply [Apply at Qode](https://apply.workable.com/qodeworld/j/5CA401C8A7/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)