Deputy Head of Finance ERP Infrastructure/Architect 1C
At a glance
Director-level Finance Leadership role at SOFTSWISS. Beograd.
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What you'll do
- Audit finance-system architecture, find technical debt, and set priorities for modernization
- Build a roadmap for refactoring, ranking work by business impact, technical needs, and scalability
- Lead about 33 people across engineering, QA, and infrastructure, while coaching four team leads
- Turn business requests into backlog priorities and milestones, then oversee new finance systems and their integrations
- Improve delivery processes, reliability, and engineering speed through automation and AI-based solutions
What you bring
- At least ten years in software development, engineering, or architecture
- Five or more years leading technical teams
- Hands-on ERP or finance-systems experience, including 1C, which is required
- Strong background in architecture, refactoring, system migrations, and integrations
- English at B2 level or above
Who this fits
This director-level role suits a technical leader who can guide engineering teams and team leads while staying close to finance-system architecture and delivery. The position is based in Belgrade, Serbia.
From the employer
Overview:
SOFTSWISS is hiring a Deputy Head of Finance Infrastructure to drive the technical execution and transformation of our financial systems. You'll work alongside the Head of Finance Infrastructure as an architect, engineer, and technical leader — helping redesign our finance platform from a complex, interconnected system into a modular, scalable product while maintaining focus on delivery excellence and technical quality.
Key responsibilities:
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.
Required Experience:
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.
English B2+.
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
Our Benefits:
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
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