Director Technology

Good co India; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Good co India is seeking a strategic technology leader to define and execute the organization's technology vision. You will guide architecture, software engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives to align with business goals.

You will build and mentor high-performing teams, own the technology roadmap and budgets, drive secure, scalable solutions, and partner with senior leaders to turn business requirements into technology outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Technology Management, IT Management, Business Administration, or Strategy is an advantage.
• Proven experience leading technology/engineering teams and large-scale technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, software architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity, databases, APIs, and modern technology stacks.
• Experience developing and executing technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization's technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead technology architecture, software engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Build and manage high-performing technology and engineering teams.
• Own the technology roadmap, priorities, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Drive scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performance technology solutions.
• Oversee software development lifecycle, Agile practices, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management.
• Establish and maintain technology standards, architecture principles, governance, and security practices.
• Partner with business, product, operations, finance, and senior leadership teams to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Manage technology vendors, partners, contracts, and third-party solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technology, cybersecurity, operational, and compliance risks.
• Monitor system performance, availability, scalability, and reliability.
• Drive automation, process optimization, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineering managers, technical leads, and senior technology professionals.
• Present technology strategy, progress, risks, and investments to senior leadership and other stakeholders.

Skills

Tech Leadership

Technology Strategy

Cloud Platforms

Software Architecture

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Cybersecurity

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

MBA or related Technology Management (advantage)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization's technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead technology architecture, software engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Build and manage high-performing technology and engineering teams.
• Own the technology roadmap, priorities, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Drive scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performance technology solutions.
• Oversee software development lifecycle, Agile practices, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, platforms, tools, and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain technology standards, architecture principles, governance, and security practices.
• Partner with business, product, operations, finance, and senior leadership teams to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Manage technology vendors, partners, contracts, and third-party solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technology, cybersecurity, operational, and compliance risks.
• Monitor system performance, availability, scalability, and reliability.
• Drive automation, process optimization, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineering managers, technical leads, and senior technology professionals.
• Present technology strategy, progress, risks, and investments to senior leadership and other stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

• 7 to 12 years of experience in technology, software engineering, IT, or related leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Technology Management, IT Management, Business Administration, or Strategy is an advantage.
• Proven experience leading technology/engineering teams and large-scale technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, software architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity, databases, APIs, and modern technology stacks.
• Experience developing and executing technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum, SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps, system design, and engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendors, technology investments, and operational risks.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology initiatives to revenue, efficiency, customer experience, and business growth.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, and cross-functional environment.
• Certifications such as AWS/Azure/GCP, PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP/CISM, or Scrum are desirable.