Chief Technology Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Location: Ahmedabad, India Job Type: Full-Time (On-site) Experience Required: 15+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years in a strategic technology leadership role Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Architecture Define and execute the company’s long-term technology roadmap. Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Oversee development cycles, conduct code and architecture reviews, and evaluate new technologies. Drive adoption of agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices. Engineering Leadership Manage and mentor a cross-functional engineering team (~15 members) across frontend, backend, DevOps, QA, and mobile. Promote engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence. Guide resource planning, sprint execution, and performance management. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the CEO, product, design, and business teams to align tech initiatives with strategic objectives. Represent the company’s technology vision to stakeholders, investors, and partners. Coordinate implementation of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, DMS) and ensure compliance and cybersecurity standards. Required Skills & Qualifications 15+ years of experience in software engineering with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership/CTO role. Proven ability to scale and manage complex web and mobile applications. Deep expertise in cloud platforms (preferably AWS), modern tech stacks, and microservices architecture. Strong background in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and system security. Hands-on knowledge of frontend/backend technologies (JavaScript frameworks, Node.js, Python, etc.). Experience leading and growing engineering teams in a startup or scale-up environment. Prior exposure to FinTech, compliance, or secure financial platforms is highly desirable. AI/ML implementation experience is a strong plus. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. What We Offer Strategic leadership role in a growing FinTech venture. Ownership and autonomy to shape the company’s technology direction. Collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages innovation and learning. Opportunity to work with visionary leadership and contribute to financial technology transformation. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month Schedule: Day shift Application Question(s): How many total years of experience do you have in software development, and how many of those have been in a technology leadership or CTO role? Please list the technologies and tools you are most proficient in (e.g., programming languages, cloud platforms, DevOps tools, frameworks), and highlight any experience with AWS, microservices, or AI/ML. Currently we are six day working organisation , are you comfortable with that? Current Salary Expected Salary Notice Period Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Preferred) Work Location: In person