Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Ching International Service Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider in Singapore is looking for an experienced technology leader to develop and execute their technology vision while mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles, a strong background in software development, and a proven track record in building scalable platforms. This role emphasizes innovation and collaboration across business and technology teams.

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 or SaaS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology vision and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions.
• Lead architecture decisions for robustness, security, and scalability.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with standards.
• Define and monitor KPIs for technology performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

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

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.