Head of Technology

Good co India; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Good co India is seeking an accomplished technology leader to define and execute the organization's technology strategy, vision, and roadmaps across software, cloud, and security. You will partner with executives to shape growth and digital transformation, guiding diverse teams through complex initiatives.

The role emphasizes cloud adoption, modernization, governance, DevOps, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on resilience, cost efficiency, and scalable architectures that align with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven leadership of engineering or technology teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization's technology strategy and roadmap.
• Lead technology teams across software engineering, infrastructure, cloud operations, cybersecurity, data engineering, and IT operations.
• Establish scalable, secure architectures and governance frameworks.
• Oversee design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software applications and platforms.
• Drive modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, automation, and AI integration.
• Collaborate with executives to translate business requirements into tech initiatives.
• Monitor technology KPIs, delivery metrics, and system availability.
• Mentor leaders, build high-performing teams, and manage organizational change.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Present strategy and progress to senior management.

Skills

Technology leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud architecture

Cybersecurity governance

DevOps & CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

TOGAF

ITIL

COBIT

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization's technology strategy, vision, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Lead technology teams across software engineering, infrastructure, cloud operations, cybersecurity, data engineering, and IT operations.
• Establish scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology architectures to support business growth and digital transformation.
• Oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software applications, platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Drive technology modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, application modernization, automation, AI integration, and platform engineering.
• Establish engineering standards, architectural guidelines, coding practices, security policies, and technology governance frameworks.
• Manage technology budgets, resource allocation, vendor relationships, licensing, and infrastructure costs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, business teams, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technology initiatives.
• Define and monitor key technology performance indicators, delivery metrics, system availability, operational efficiency, and service-level agreements.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data privacy, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, business continuity, and enterprise risk management.
• Oversee project and program delivery, ensuring effective prioritization, predictable execution, quality, and timely delivery.
• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing technology teams while developing leadership capabilities and succession plans.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and strategic partnerships to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Drive Agile and DevOps practices, CI/CD adoption, automation, continuous improvement, and collaboration across engineering and operations.
• Present technology strategy, investment proposals, operational performance, risks, and transformation progress to senior management and other stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 8 to 13 years of experience in technology, software engineering, IT management, or platform development, with substantial experience in technical leadership.
• Proven track record of leading engineering or technology teams and delivering complex technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, software development, cloud platforms, distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and modern application design.
• Hands-on or strategic experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, along with cloud infrastructure and cloud cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, identity and access management, business continuity, and technology risk management.
• Experience implementing DevOps, CI/CD, Agile methodologies, automation, monitoring, and software delivery best practices.
• Ability to define technology roadmaps, evaluate technology investments, manage budgets, and align technical decisions with business priorities.
• Experience managing vendors, technology partners, contracts, licensing, and outsourced service providers.
• Strong leadership, people management, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical leaders, build high-performing teams, manage organizational change, and foster a culture of innovation.
• Familiarity with AI, generative AI, data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies is an advantage.
• Experience with technology governance frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL, or COBIT is desirable.
• Relevant cloud, architecture, project management, or cybersecurity certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution, technical quality, business value, and long-term scalability.