Chief Technology Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technology Director / Head of Engineering to lead our Data Engineering and Tech team. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical depth, architectural leadership, and strategic vision . You will play a key role in scaling our technology, building robust infrastructure, and shaping the future of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership : Drive end-to-end architecture and execution for data pipelines, APIs, and backend systems.

Data Engineering : Design and oversee large-scale data platforms, ETL pipelines, and analytics infrastructure (Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.).

Backend Engineering : Architect and optimize microservices and APIs for high availability, scalability, and performance.

Technical Strategy : Translate business vision into technical roadmaps in collaboration with product and business teams.

Team Management : Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team; establish best practices in design, coding, and DevOps.

Innovation & Quality : Drive engineering excellence, CI / CD, and code quality.

Scalability : Build and manage systems capable of handling massive data volumes and rapid user growth.

Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of experience in backend and data engineering roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership capacity.

Deep expertise in Python / Java / Scala, SQL, and distributed data technologies.

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Proven track record in system architecture, data modeling, and real-time data processing.

Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance execution detail and strategic vision.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Experience in SaaS, AI / ML-powered platforms, or large-scale enterprise systems.

Prior experience setting up engineering teams or tech architecture from the ground up.