Chief Technology Officer

Summary

We are a established education / investment company seeking a technically proficient and business-savvy Chief Technology Officer to lead and shape our technology operations and strategy. This is a hands-on executive role that requires deep technical expertise, strong management capabilities, and the ability to handle both strategic technology decisions and day-to-day operational responsibilities

Responsibilities

Technical Operations & Development

• Hands-on AWS Infrastructure Management:
• Design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud architecture
• Manage EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, and other AWS services
• Implement cost optimization strategies and monitor AWS spending
• Ensure security, scalability, and high availability of cloud infrastructure
• Hands-on Node.js & React Ecosystem Full-stack Leadership and implementation:
• Provide technical guidance on nodejs backend architecture and best practices
• Oversee React frontend development and modern JavaScript practices
• Drive code quality standards, testing frameworks, and development workflows
• Domain & DNS Operations (Critical Requirement):
• Hands-on domain management including registration, renewal, and transfer processes
• Configure and troubleshoot DNS records, routing, and propagation
• Implement DNS security measures and monitoring
• Manage SSL certificate deployment and renewal processes
  
  

Development Operations & Project Management

• Git Flow Control & Version Management:
• Implement and enforce Git branching strategies (Git Flow, GitHub Flow)
• Manage code review processes and merge request workflows
• Establish repository structure and access controls
• Handle complex merge conflicts and release management
• CI/CD Pipeline Management:
• Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration/deployment pipelines
• Automate testing, building, and deployment processes
• Configure deployment environments (staging, production) and rollback
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• Integrate quality gates and automated testing into CI/CD workflows
  
  

Project Management Excellence

• Utilize project management tools and methodologies effectively
• Coordinate project timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Track project progress and communicate status to stakeholders
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies
  
  

Team Leadership & Project Execution

Lead Existing Project Progression

• Take ownership of ongoing development projects and drive them to completion
• Assess current project status, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions
• Establish clear project milestones, timelines, and deliverable expectations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and success
• Implement agile methodologies and sprint planning for efficient project delivery
• Build, mentor, and lead development teams (onshore and offshore)
  
  

Stakeholder Communication

• Present technology initiatives and progress to executive leadership
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and alignment
• Provide regular technology updates and risk assessments to board/investors
  
  

Foster collaborative team culture and continuous improvement mindset

Establish performance metrics and development processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
• Proven experience as CTO or senior technical leadership role
• Experience managing technology budgets and operational expenses