Tech Lead (Head of Technology)

Technology Communicate technology strategy to board and investors Partner with Co-Founders and CXOs to define product and technology vision and strategy Aligning and providing feedback on the product and technology roadmap Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, profitably, and securely Creating architectural blueprints for our products and projects working with clients Leading all aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, strategic planning, design/architecture, execution, deployment, and maintenance Process Development Work closely with product and business on prioritization, resource allocation, and timelines Building quality assurance and data protection processes, ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards Guiding the team in creating technical documentation and best practices of technical processes Team Management Managing in-house engineering team, contracted development partners Driving performance, efficiency and effectiveness of engineering and development team Developing a strategy and framework for allocating resources effectively in line with vision Setting goals that help meet the organization s needs, on the strength of team managers Building a technology leadership team that can expertly manage their own teams, develop a strong and focused culture, and be responsive to the organization s needs Defined and lead tech recruitments for the future Key Requirements 12+ years experience leading and being successful in tech industry Prior Head of Engineering / Technology / Tech Lead experience with consulting / product companies An effective leader and team-player who knows how to hire and manage the right talent to scale the Engineering team Significant experience in software architecture and personally building digital products from early-stage through to scaling and maturity You ve managed, mentored, and inspired a small team of engineers providing architectural guidance, code reviews, etc. Deep knowledge of full-stack modern development practices (ex: Mern, Cloud, DevOps, APIs) Have a proven understanding of best engineering practices for the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including coding standards, code review, source control, build, test, deploy, and operations Experience in project management to ensure timely deliverables Data-driven candidate to evaluate product-market fit and other aspects of product performance Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills, including a track record of coaching and mentorship Strong communication skills with the ability to present a technology vision confidently in a way that motivates others both internally and externally Understanding of budgets and business-planning Leadership and organizational abilities