Jivo - Head of Information Technology - MERN Stack

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Information Technology to lead and oversee the organizations entire IT operations, software development, and technology strategy. This senior leadership role demands a strong technical background in software development - particularly in the MERN stack - and proven expertise in managing IT infrastructure, teams, and projects aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect, design, and develop scalable, high-performance applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Optimize existing applications for performance, scalability, security, and observability.
• Own and define the technical strategy for complex business needs, solving broad and open-ended problems.
• Ensure delivery of clean, efficient, maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Oversee and align IT operations with organizational strategy and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT policies, systems, and infrastructure that support evolving business needs.
• Monitor IT infrastructure performance and implement proactive improvements.
• Lead cloud adoption, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Manage IT budgets, procurement, vendor negotiations, and contracts.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of developers and IT professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Assign tasks, conduct code reviews, and ensure timely delivery of projects aligned with quality standards.
• Conduct performance reviews, skill development sessions, and support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Facilitate a positive and productive work environment across teams.

Required Qualifications :

(ref : hirist.tech)