Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Digital Solutions - DACH Region

Avomind; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 125.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global software development company is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in Germany. This role involves strategic leadership, technology advising, and ensuring high-quality software solutions for clients. The ideal candidate must have C2 level German and C1 English, proven experience in a senior engineering role, and a strong technical background in modern programming languages and cloud platforms. Join a fast-growing international company to shape the future of software development.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity for professional growth

Modern office in Berlin/Vienna

International team collaboration

Urban Sports Membership or monthly sports allowance

Qualifikationen

• C2 level of German and C1 English is a must.
• Proven experience in a CTO, Tech Lead, or Senior Engineering role.
• Strong technical background with expertise in modern programming languages.
• Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps best practices.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and scalable architecture.
• Ability to drive technology strategy and provide technical guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive technology strategy for clients in the DACH region.
• Lead AI workshops and support AI solutions productization.
• Partner with VC-backed startups and established enterprises.
• Lead technical discovery sessions to shape software architecture.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams for software solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events and strengthen brand presence.
• Support technical pre-sales efforts with sales teams.
• Ensure communication between business and technology teams.

Kenntnisse

Technology Leadership & Strategy

AI Strategy & Enablement

Client Engagement & Advisory

Discovery & Solution Design

Engineering Excellence

Thought Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Process Optimization

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Java

.NET / C#

Kotlin

Go

Node.js

Python / Django

JavaScript

Jobbeschreibung

About The Company

The company is a global software development company that helps innovative startups and enterprises build, scale, and optimize their technology solutions. With a presence in key markets, they specialize in assembling top-tier engineering teams that deliver high-quality, scalable digital products. Their expertise spans Web & Mobile Development, AI / ML, Big Data, DevOps, Cloud Solutions, and more. As they continue to expand their footprint in the DACH region, they are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with native or near-native German and excellent English skills to drive our technical vision, strategy, and client engagement in the region.

Role Overview

As the CTO for the DACH region, you will be a key strategic leader, working closely with our clients, engineering teams, and business units to define and execute technology strategies. Your role will involve advising startups, mid-sized companies as well as enterprise businesses on technology decisions, leading discovery processes, and ensuring that the company stays at the forefront of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Leadership & Strategy: Define and drive the technology strategy for their clients in the DACH region, helping them build scalable, future-proof solutions.
• AI Strategy & Enablement: Lead AI workshops, support the productization of AI solutions, and drive their AI service offerings for the DACH region, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends.
• Client Engagement & Advisory: Partner with VC-backed startups and established enterprises to provide technical expertise and strategic guidance, ensuring their success.
• Discovery & Solution Design: Lead technical discovery sessions, helping clients shape their software architecture, tech stack, and product roadmap.
• Engineering Excellence: Collaborate with distributed engineering teams to ensure high-quality, scalable software solutions aligned with industry best practices.
• Thought Leadership: Represent the company at industry events, tech conferences, and networking forums, strengthening their brand presence in the region.
• New Business & Pitching: Work closely with their sales and demand generation teams to support technical pre-sales efforts, providing insights on best-fit technologies and solution architectures.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between business and technology teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between technical and commercial objectives.
• Process Optimization: Establish best practices for technology roadmaps, DevOps, and agile methodologies to optimize software development efficiency.

Requirements

• C2 level of German and C1 English (a must).
• Proven experience in a CTO, Tech Lead, or Senior Engineering role, preferably within a digital consultancy, software development company, or startup ecosystem.
• Previous strong technical background with expertise in one or more of the following: Java, .NET / C#, Kotlin, Go, Node.js, Python / Django, JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevOps best practices.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies, CI / CD, microservices, and scalable architecture.
• Ability to drive technology strategy and provide executive-level technical guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of presenting technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and growing technical teams.
• Experience in the DACH market and understanding of its business culture and technology trends.
• Willingness to travel within the region and internationally as needed.
• Background in HealthTech / FinTech or regulated industries.
• Experience in complex, compliance-driven sectors.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field of study; a Master’s degree is a plus.

Benefits

• A leadership role within a fast-growing international company with a strong presence in the DACH region.
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and some of the most exciting startups and enterprises.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment with access to top engineering talent worldwide.
• The chance to shape the future of software development in the region and influence high-impact projects.
• Competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.
• Modern office in the vibrant heart of Berlin / Vienna.
• International and interdisciplinary teams working on ventures and enterprises for the world's leading companies.
• Opportunity to gain relevant experiences and insights in building companies across different industries.
• Regular events as well as constant exchange in the German / Austrian ecosystem and startup scene.
• Deutschlandticket / Vienna annual pass.
• Urban Sports Membership (Berlin) / monthly sports allowance (Vienna).

If you are a technology visionary with a passion for driving innovation and building world-class digital solutions, we would love to hear from you!

Join the company that is shaping the future of software development in the DACH region.