Chief Technology Officer

Summary

Join TechBiz Global as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and lead the technology strategy for one of our top clients. You will oversee the engineering team, infrastructure, and product development, ensuring scalability, security, and innovation. Collaborate with the executive team to align the technological roadmap with business goals. This hands-on role requires building and scaling technology infrastructure while mentoring the team. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in technology leadership, proven success in scaling cloud-based platforms, and strong technical skills. The position offers the opportunity to shape the technological vision of a growing company within the construction industry.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in technology roles, with at least 5 years in a senior/leadership role (e.g., Head of Engineering, CTO, VP of Engineering)
• Proven track record of scaling cloud-based SaaS platforms and leading engineering teams through complex technical challenges
• Proficiency in technologies such as Golang, Node.js, Nest, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, MongoDB, and Docker
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS)
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and usage of services such as RabbitMQ or Kafka etc
• Expertise in microservices architecture, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with frontend technologies like React.js, Next.js, and GraphQL
• Experience with security protocols, compliance, and best practices for handling sensitive data
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align technical goals with business objectives
• A customer-first mindset, focusing on delivering value through technology
• Passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear and effective technology strategy aligned with Cutstruct’s business objectives and mission
• Lead the technological vision for the company, ensuring innovation and competitive advantage in the construction procurement space
• Oversee the development of the platform’s architecture to ensure scalability, security, and performance
• Ensure the technical team is empowered, aligned with business goals, and motivated to innovate and grow
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, providing guidance on technical execution, career development, and continuous improvement
• Foster a collaborative culture that promotes innovation, high standards, and accountability within the engineering team
• Manage engineering recruitment, training, and retention, ensuring that Cutstruct attracts top talent in the industry
• Own the platform’s architecture, making sure it is future-proof, modular, and highly available
• Work closely with product management and engineering teams to define and prioritize the product roadmap
• Drive the adoption of best practices in system design, coding standards, performance optimization, and security
• Lead the infrastructure strategy, ensuring that the platform runs efficiently, securely, and with minimal downtime
• Implement industry best practices for cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD)
• Ensure strong system performance through regular monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of cloud infrastructure
• Develop and implement security policies to protect company data, customer information, and ensure platform integrity
• Oversee compliance with relevant regulations such as GDPR, data protection laws, and industry standards to ensure customer data is handled securely
• Regularly audit systems for security vulnerabilities, applying patches and updates as necessary
• Collaborate with product, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure the platform’s features and capabilities meet customer needs and market demands
• Present technical insights and strategic vision to the board and investors, making sure the technology strategy aligns with the company’s growth plans
• Serve as a thought leader both internally and externally, representing Cutstruct at industry events, conferences, and with key partners
• Stay abreast of technological advancements in cloud computing, AI, machine learning, and software development to continuously drive innovation
• Explore and implement new technologies that could provide a competitive edge for Cutstruct
• Lead experimentation with emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT, and others that can benefit the construction industry
• Develop contingency plans and disaster recovery protocols to ensure business continuity
• Lead incident response efforts in the event of a platform outage or breach, ensuring rapid resolution and communication to stakeholders
• Conduct post-mortems and implement process improvements to prevent future incidents

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the construction, logistics, or marketplace industry is a plus