Job Description :
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Technology to define and lead the technology vision, strategy, and execution across our product portfolio. This pivotal leadership role requires a strong technical foundation, deep product engineering expertise, and hands-on experience across AI / ML, SaaS, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Platform Engineering. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to foster innovation, build scalable solutions, and guide high-performing engineering teams using agile, modern development practices.
Key Responsibilities :
Technology Leadership & Strategy :
- Define and own the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer needs.
- Lead architectural and design decisions across products, platforms, and services
- Champion adoption of AI / ML, Cloud-native, automation, and cybersecurity-first principles in engineering.
- Drive innovation through research, prototyping, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
Engineering & Delivery Excellence :
Establish and enforce best-in-class engineering practices, Agile SDLC, CI / CD pipelines, and DevSecOps.Ensure high availability, security, and performance of platforms and applications.Lead software development, release planning, and cross-functional coordination to meet timelines and KPIs.Promote a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.Stakeholder & Product Collaboration :
Collaborate with Product Management, Business, Sales, and Customer teams to align technology initiatives with market needs.Translate business vision into scalable technical solutions and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.People Leadership & Culture Building :
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of senior technology leaders, architects, and engineersFoster a culture of ownership, innovation, accountability, and high performanceDrive talent development, succession planning, and hiring in line with organizational goals.Required Skills & Experience :
Proven hands-on experience and leadership in :
AI / ML, SaaS / PaaS, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS / Azure / GCP)Cybersecurity principles, Platform engineering, Agile / DevSecOps.Strong knowledge of modern engineering practices and SDLC methodologies.Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated experience in managing large, distributed, cross-functional tech teams.Prior experience in a Software Product Company is highly preferred.Track record of innovation, thought leadership, and owning technology decisions end-to-end.ref : hirist.tech)