Head of Technology

8Base; Medellín; A distancia; COP 120.000.000 - 200.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A tech company is seeking a Head of Technology to lead software development teams and oversee technology and product architecture. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the implementation of modern engineering practices. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering and leadership skills, with a solid background in cloud technologies. This position is entirely remote, supporting a people-centric culture.

Servicios

100% Remote Work

40 USD BYOD

10 days of PTO payments

Participation in innovative projects

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading development teams.
• Proven track record delivering cloud-based SaaS platforms.
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsabilidades

• Build and lead high-performing software development teams.
• Own the technical vision and architecture of the product ecosystem.
• Drive implementation of modern engineering practices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Software Development

Cloud Technologies

DevOps Practices

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Technical Vision

Herramientas

Node.js

React

Python

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

Azure

Descripción del empleo

Overview

What we’re looking for: Head of Technology (Only for people located in Latin America).

We are looking for a Head of Technology with experience leading software development teams. This is a strategic and hands-on role that will oversee all aspects of itopia's technology and product architecture, ensuring scalable delivery, technical excellence, and alignment with business goals. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams, define best practices, and drive the continued innovation of itopia’s core products.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and scale high-performing software development teams (frontend, backend, DevOps, QA).
• Own the technical vision and architecture of the product ecosystem, including CloudApps and SecureClass.
• Drive implementation of modern engineering practices: CI/CD, automated testing, code quality standards, peer reviews, etc.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management to translate business goals into technical roadmaps and deliverables.
• Implement and maintain agile methodologies across development cycles (Scrum / Kanban).
• Create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
• Ensure data security, system reliability, compliance, and scalability across all platforms.
• Work with leadership to align technical strategy with company growth objectives.
• Evaluate, adopt, and implement new technologies that optimize performance and customer experience.
• Represent the tech function with key partners (Google Cloud), enterprise clients, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading development teams.
• Proven track record delivering cloud-based SaaS platforms in production environments.
• Strong background in modern backend and frontend development (Node.js, React, Python, Go, or similar).
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, or other cloud-native architectures.
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code.
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and managing distributed engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to translate technical complexity into business impact.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) level B2, minimum

Compensation & Benefits

• Participation in innovative, high-impact regional projects.
• People-centric culture with autonomy and continuous learning.
• Work 100% Remote
• Work from anywhere
• We pay in US dollars.
• 40 USD BYOD.
• You can enjoy all the holidays in your country.
• 10 days of PTO payments