Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Hanover

At TechBiz Global, we’re more than just a recruitment and software development company — we’re a German-based global partner dedicated to your business success. With a diverse, distributed team, we specialize in IT recruitment, outstaffing, outsourcing, software development, and consulting services for more than 100 clients around over 20 countries.

We are currently seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join one of our clients' teams. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in an innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Role Overview

As the CTO, you will be responsible for shaping and leading the company’s technology strategy. You will oversee the engineering team, infrastructure, and product development to ensure that the platform is scalable, secure, and innovative. You will also collaborate with the executive team to align the technological roadmap with business goals, ensuring that our platform delivers value to our customers and stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will contribute directly to building and scaling the technology infrastructure while mentoring the team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear and effective technology strategy aligned with Cutstruct’s business objectives and mission.
2. Team Development & Management: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, providing guidance on technical execution, career development, and continuous improvement.
3. Operational Excellence & Infrastructure Management: Lead the infrastructure strategy, ensuring that the platform runs efficiently, securely, and with minimal downtime.
4. Security & Compliance: Develop and implement security policies to protect company data, customer information, and ensure platform integrity.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure the platform’s features and capabilities meet customer needs and market demands.
6. Innovation: Stay abreast of technological advancements in cloud computing, AI, machine learning, and software development to continuously drive innovation.
7. Disaster Recovery: Develop contingency plans and disaster recovery protocols to ensure business continuity.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

1. 8+ years of experience in technology roles, with at least 5 years in a senior/leadership role (e.g., Head of Engineering, CTO, VP of Engineering).
2. Proven track record of scaling cloud-based SaaS platforms and leading engineering teams through complex technical challenges.
3. Experience in the construction, logistics, or marketplace industry is a plus.

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in technologies such as Golang, Node.js, Nest, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, MongoDB, and Docker.
2. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS).
3. Understanding of event-driven architecture and usage of services such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
4. Expertise in microservices architecture, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
5. Familiarity with frontend technologies like React.js, Next.js, and GraphQL.
6. Experience with security protocols, compliance, and best practices for handling sensitive data.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

1. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
2. Strong business acumen and the ability to align technical goals with business objectives.
3. A customer-first mindset, focusing on delivering value through technology.
4. Passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.