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Details of the offer

As the company transitions into Phase 2, we are looking for a dynamic and hands-on CTO to lead its technical evolution and drive the platform's scalability and market readiness.
Responsibilities
In this pivotal role, you will:
Take ownership of the technical vision, strategy, and execution.Lead and scale the engineering team from its current structure of three developers to support growth objectives.Drive the development and rapid adaptation of APIs and infrastructure improvements critical to achieving Series A scalability.Oversee the implementation of advanced engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, data encryption, multi-level monitoring, and developer access controls.Act as the technical architect, ensuring the platform's backend (Kotlin on a JVM stack) and frontend (React) are optimized for performance and security.Manage cloud infrastructure hosted in AWS within a Kubernetes cluster, leveraging Jenkins and Terraform for deployment and orchestration.Collaborate with the product team, actively participating in UX/UI discussions and product ideation.Attract, hire, and mentor top-tier technical talent, fostering a remote-first engineering culture.Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience as a hands-on CTO or similar technical leadership role in a startup or scale-up.Expertise in Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, SQL, AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, and React.Demonstrated success in building scalable SaaS platforms with a focus on stability, performance, and user experience.Experience navigating growth phases, particularly around Series A funding, and preparing products for market expansion.A pragmatic approach to problem-solving, with the ability to balance strategy and execution.About the job Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Focus: IT Management
Workplace Type: Remote
Location: Cape Town
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: IT Management
Industry: IT
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Remote
Location: Cape Town
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 3NGI4K-673A3612
Date posted: 02 December 2024
Consultant: Eloise Ladouceur
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