Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

AVANT E-COMMERCE SERVICE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce technology company in Singapore is seeking a technology leader to drive strategic vision and oversee product development. The role involves building and mentoring high-performing teams, ensuring compliance, and integrating emerging technologies. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in technology leadership, with strong backgrounds in software development and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles.
• Proven track record of building and scaling tech platforms or products.
• Strong experience in software development, cloud infrastructure, and modern tech stacks.
• Previous experience in FinTech, SaaS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s technology vision and roadmap.
• Oversee the design and deployment of scalable software solutions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance.
• Define and monitor KPIs for technology performance.
• Promote a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Technical expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision-making

Cybersecurity

Cloud systems

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced management education

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s technology vision and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for technology-driven growth and innovation.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to maintain market leadership.

Product & Technology Development

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance software and technology solutions.
• Lead architecture decisions ensuring robustness, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with Product and Business teams to align technical capabilities with customer and market needs.

Team Leadership & Management

• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team (engineering, IT, data, cybersecurity).
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Establish strong development processes, tools, and best practices.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implement robust risk management and disaster recovery strategies.

Operational Excellence

• Define and monitor KPIs to measure technology performance and delivery efficiency.
• Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and resource planning effectively.

Innovation & Research

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, etc.) and assess their potential impact on business.
• Promote a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced management education is a plus.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles.
• Proven track record of building and scaling tech platforms or products.
• Strong experience in software development, cloud infrastructure, and modern tech stacks.
• Previous experience in FinTech, SaaS preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, cloud systems, and agile methodologies.