Assistant CTO

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 1800000 (ie INR 12-18 LPA)

Assistant CTO

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CTO to define, implement, and manage the company's technology roadmap and strategic initiatives.
• Lead technical teams in the design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks, providing recommendations to optimize technical processes and enhance innovation.
• Oversee architecture design, coding standards, and best practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Support product teams in translating business requirements into technical solutions and defining project priorities.
• Assist in managing technology budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor landscapes to drive technological advantage.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements in all technology initiatives.
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• 4-8 years of professional experience in software development, technology leadership, or system architecture.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/Node.js) and modern software development frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, API design, and distributed systems.
• Experience in system architecture, database design, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation best practices.
• Understanding of product management processes, agile methodologies, and software development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership experience in mentoring and guiding engineering teams, with the ability to drive accountability and results.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to emerging technologies such as AI/ML, blockchain, IoT, or data engineering.
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced product-driven environment.
• Proven ability to scale technology infrastructure in alignment with business growth