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About the Role:

We are seeking a technically-strong, forward-thinking Head of IT to lead our software development efforts and technology vision. The ideal candidate is not only experienced in IT leadership but also comes with deep expertise in software engineering, system architecture, and scalable technology solutions. You will lead a team of developers, engineers, and IT professionals, driving innovation and aligning tech initiatives with strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a scalable technology roadmap focused on software products, platforms, and internal systems.
• Align tech initiatives with business goals, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead the adoption of modern development practices, tools, and technologies (CI/CD, DevOps, Agile, etc.).

Software Development Oversight

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Set technical standards for code quality, architecture, and documentation.
• Mentor software development teams and conduct periodic code reviews, architectural assessments, and sprint planning.
• Design and review system architecture for high-performance, secure, and scalable applications.
• Drive decisions around microservices, APIs, cloud-native platforms, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ensure robust DevOps pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Team Building & Talent Development

• Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, QA, DevOps, and IT operations.
• Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Encourage internal knowledge-sharing and training on emerging technologies.

Security, Compliance & IT Governance

• Ensure data security, compliance, and robust IT governance practices across systems and software products.
• Lead the implementation of best practices in secure coding, access control, and infrastructure protection.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, with a strong foundation in software development.
• Hands-on experience with modern development stacks (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP frameworks (Laravel, Codeigniter), React, AI/ML, Next.js, etc.).
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), DevOps pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Proven track record of managing engineering teams and delivering scalable SaaS/web/mobile products.
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns (monolithic, microservices, serverless).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, version control (Git), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional certifications (AWS Certified Architect, Kubernetes, Scrum Master, etc.) are a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• A "builder's mindset" with the ability to dive deep into code and architecture when needed.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and decision-making ability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passionate about engineering excellence and modern software practices.

• Seniority levelDirector

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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