Head of Technology

PT Sepulsa Teknologi Indonesia (Jakarta); Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 400.000.000 - 450.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Jakarta seeks a Head of Technology to lead the development and implementation of technology strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including 5 in a leadership role, and a strong background in agile software development and cybersecurity. This position will oversee the company's technology infrastructure and manage IT projects to align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in a leader/supervisory position.
• Experience with high-load transaction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technology strategies and infrastructure.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Manage risk and align resources with strategic priorities.

Skills

Technical skills in programming

Agile software development

Team leadership

Cybersecurity best practices

Cloud technologies

Job description

Position Summary

Head of Technology is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and implementation of technology strategies, to ensure the seamless operation of technology infrastructure & system to support the organization's business objectives.

Stay updated on the latest trends in technology and study the best ways to use this technology to increase the company revenues in coordination with executives.

Constantly explore new tools and technologies to improve development efficiency and product quality.

Develop and lead the implementation of technical strategy and roadmap, keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Assess project requirements, estimate resource needs, manage risk, and align resources with strategic priorities outlined in the IT roadmap.

Develop key technical, architectural and implementation decisions, ensuring all stakeholders remain involved in discussions related to said decisions such as choosing development tools, source control, logging, tests, etc., and drive the company’s technology & innovative solutions across the entire group.

Design the software architecture, modules, and components; build the development roadmap and coordinate with executives regarding priority of features; decide on coding standards and development protocols; write and manage any software related documentation (e.g., company internal wiki page, etc.) and design the database, including choosing a DB solution, designing tables and data relations, and ensuring scalability.

Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime in case of system failures, natural disasters, or cyber incidents.

Oversee the selection, deployment, and management of security technologies.

IT Development Management

Develop and implement technology strategies to support the organization's business objectives.

Develop and implement the company’s IT master plan and technical roadmap through a shared work breakdown structure whilst remaining in-line with business goals.

Oversee the design and implementation of robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements, security standards, and industry best practices.

Oversee the hardware & software upgrades, server and storage capacity, and network bandwidth to ensure that the organization’s IT systems can operate efficiently and effectively.

Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware, software, database, and network systems.

Ensure that technology solutions are integrated and aligned with other departments and stakeholders, and meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

Ensure that the organization’s technology infrastructure and systems are secure and protected from potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Bring extensive technical skills in programming and system design along with best practices in agile software development to lead team members and communicate priorities clearly and effectively.

Provide transparency on team progress, including blockers, highlighting technically strong areas and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats as they arise.

Guide the technology team to follow best practices, including agile methodologies and project management frameworks.

Discover and share insights company-wide to continue improving the product and business as a whole.

Job Requirements

Minimum 10 years experience in a relevant field and minimum 5 years in a leader/supervisory position.

Experience mentoring and building high‑performing software engineering teams focused on quality delivery at scale is preferred.

Experience with high‑load transaction and traffic environments.

Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity best practices.

Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies, and implementing data‑driven decision‑making.

Location: South Jakarta, Jakarta, ID