Chief Technology Officer

at; Samford Village; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software firm in Samford Village is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead the technology strategy and oversee the software delivery lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a track record in driving product direction. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to influence AI adoption in the software development process.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible leave offerings

EAP Support for mental/physical wellbeing

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience in a software development and testing role.
• Prior experience as a development team manager.
• Experience in policy, governance, and compliance in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial growth and strategic direction of products.
• Direct and manage employees and resources.
• Ensure adherence to business objectives and budgets.
• Oversee employee welfare and development.

Skills

Technical background

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree qualification in a relevant field

Job description

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Rental Car Manager (RCM) is part of the Jonas Software Group of Companies that acquires, manages, and builds industry-specific software companies globally. With over 100+ acquired companies and 2,500+ employees globally, we have long realized that our greatest asset is our employee base.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer to join the Rental Car Manager senior leadership team and own Rental Car Manager’s technology strategy and software delivery process. This role is responsible for leading the development and testing teams, supporting the successful execution of the product roadmap, and driving innovation across the business. The CTO will oversee the full software delivery lifecycle from resource planning and scheduling through to deployment and post-release support, while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and scalability. AI adoption by RCM is an important part of the role and as such it is expected that the CTO will provide thought leadership on AI and development practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Driving commercial growth & strategic direction of products and platform/s.
• Directing and managing employees and resources, ensuring adherence to business objectives and budgets.
• Overseeing the welfare and development of all employees and ensuring a safe working environment for all.
• Responsible for the quality and technical approach taken by team members.
• Implementing risk management policies to address strategic, operational, and legislative compliance risks.
• Ensuring company directives are executed successfully, and company policies and procedures are adhered to and are in line with current legislation and regulations.
• Undertake financial and resource planning and measure and report on performance against metrics.
• In consultation with HR, support, manage and implement HR matters, with respect to your teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Needed

• Strong technical background with a degree qualification & at least 4 years’ experience in a software development role and testing role.
• Proven track record driving the strategic direction of products and platforms.
• Prior experience as a development team manager, supporting strong team cultures and developing teams.
• Experience across policy, governance & compliance in a technical environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and lead.
• Ability to contribute to and influence strategic direction and vision.
• Have exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate sometimes complex issues in a simple way.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Our Culture and Perks

Our parent company, Jonas Software, is an operating group of Constellation Software, Inc. (CSI), a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CSU.TO). CSI has revenues of over $3.5 billion USD and over 20,000 employees across the globe.

• Employee Share Purchase Plan from our parent company Constellation Software Inc.
• Flexible leave offerings, including opportunities to purchase additional leave.
• EAP Support, offering mental/physical wellbeing counselling.

How to apply

If this sounds like the role and environment for you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply please submit your resume and cover letter with details of your experience and why you would like to join our team.