- Company Name
- Kastner Perez Search Group Inc.
- Job Title
- Chief Technology Officer
- Job Description
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Job Title: Chief Technology Officer
Role Summary: Own the global technology strategy, architecture, and delivery for a SaaS platform, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable systems that support business growth and customer trust.
Expectations: Senior executive authority over technology vision, budget, and vendor relationships; strategic thinker who balances high‑level goals with detailed execution, and drives a culture of performance, innovation, and customer focus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define long‑term technical direction and architecture for scalable cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Lead distributed engineering, platform, and DevOps teams; establish standards, delivery discipline, and operating rhythms.
- Scale engineering organization, mentor talent, and sustain high‑performance culture.
- Advance data, AI, and enterprise SaaS capabilities while maintaining operational stability.
- Ensure cloud security and compliance with regional regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Product, Sales, and Operations to align roadmaps with market needs and customer impact.
- Represent technology in executive forums, board meetings, and external partnerships.
- Own technology budget, cloud vendor negotiations, and financial stewardship.
Required Skills:
- Proven senior tech leadership (CTO, VP Engineering, or equivalent) in global SaaS/enterprise software.
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms, modern SaaS architecture, and DevOps practices.
- Experience scaling engineering teams across multiple regions and time zones.
- Regulatory compliance knowledge for enterprise environments.
- Strong financial acumen and vendor relationship management.
- Ability to translate strategy into executable plans and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and talent development skills.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- MBA considered an asset.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) are preferred.