Position Overview:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping executing and communicating the companys technology vision and strategy. This position is accountable for building and leading high-performing technology teams driving technical innovation and ensuring technology scales with the companys growth. The CTO will collaborate cross-functionally with leadership across business finance operations and product to ensure technology empowers company objectives and delivers superior value to all stakeholders.
Technology Leadership Executive Responsibilities and Vision
- Develop and communicate a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with company goals and market opportunities.
- Lead the technical direction for product development system architecture security scalability and future technology innovation.
- Guide the evaluation adoption and implementation of new technologies to maintain competitiveness.
- Represent technology interests to board members investors and strategic partners.
- Ensure all technology practices adhere to regulatory and security standards.
Technical Strategy Innovation Scalability and Security
- Oversee the continuous evaluation and improvement of IT infrastructure technology stack cloud architecture and integrations.
- Drive initiatives for automation reliability data management and information security.
- Champion the adoption of software engineering best practices quality assurance and DevOps methodologies.
- Lead the development and implementation of robust security and data privacy measures.
- Monitor and manage technology budgets to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
Team Leadership Culture Talent & Diversity
- Build mentor and lead inclusive multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Drive a culture of innovation continuous improvement and accountability.
- Ensure team engagement through coaching training and career development opportunities.
- Promote diversity equity and a supportive workplace environment for all colleagues.
Collaboration Cross-Functional Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with product operations finance sales and external partners to ensure technology drives business value.
- Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical audiences.
- Foster a collaborative approach across departments to deliver on business goals and client requirements.
- Support executive decision-making with clear insights from data and technology trends.
CTO Requirements Qualifications Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as CTO VP of Engineering or equivalent senior technology leadership role.
- Demonstrated track record of architecting and scaling technology systems in high-growth environments.
- Strong expertise in software and infrastructure architecture cloud platforms information security and data privacy.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps CI/CD and automation tools.
- Advanced knowledge of modern software development frameworks and best practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of budgeting project management and technology governance.
- Exceptional communication mentoring and leadership ability in a multicultural environment.
- Relevant academic background (Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Engineering or related field preferred).
Desirable Skills and Attributes for Chief Technology Officer
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with business acumen.
- Experience managing vendor and partner relationships.
- Passion for staying ahead of emerging technology trends and industry innovations.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our company is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender age disability ethnicity religion sexual orientation or background. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
Location & Remuneration
- Location: Specify Location or Hybrid/Remote work options
- Remuneration: Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Application Instructions How to Apply for CTO Role
If you are a visionary collaborative and impact-driven technology executive we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant achievements and motivation for the role.