Head of Technology

Liquid Thought; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Thought in Johannesburg (Cape Town or Gauteng) seeks a Head of Technology to define and drive the tech vision for our Home Services Marketplace, leading engineering, infrastructure and strategy.

You will partner with the CEO and executive team to align technology with business priorities, champion agile delivery, security and scalability, and build a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Senior technology leadership experience in fast-scaling environments.
• Strong system design, cloud, and software development skills.
• Proven ability to lead and scale engineering teams.
• Experience with agile environments and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term technology strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams.
• Oversee delivery of scalable, secure platforms and systems.
• Drive DevOps, architecture, and infrastructure excellence.
• Collaborate with Product, Data, Design, and Commercial teams.

Skills

System design

Architecture

Cloud computing

Leadership

Agile

Education

Bachelors in CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

React

Node.js

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Technology based in Cape Town or Gauteng.

The Head of Technology will be responsible for defining and driving the overall technology vision and execution for our Home Services Marketplace. This role will lead the engineering, infrastructure, and technical strategy of the organization to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions. The Head of Technology will play a pivotal role in shaping the companys digital roadmap and ensuring that technology is a key enabler of innovation, operational excellence, and growth.

The Head of Technology will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business priorities and foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership

• Define and lead the companys long-term technology strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and user-friendly platforms and systems.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in architecture, development, infrastructure, and DevOps.

Engineering Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional engineering team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability.
• Support professional growth and career development through coaching and performance feedback.

Execution & Delivery Oversight

• Oversee the planning and delivery of technology projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Implement agile practices and ensure iterative development, testing, and deployment cycles.
• Manage technical debt and ensure sustainability of platforms through clean and maintainable code.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Data, Operations, Design, and Commercial teams to co-create solutions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans for non technical stakeholders.
• Represent technology in executive and board-level conversations.

Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure

• Ensure the security, resilience, and compliance of all systems and infrastructure.
• Oversee the implementation of cybersecurity protocols and risk management frameworks.
• Guide infrastructure decisions across cloud, hosting, and internal systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Champion innovation initiatives and encourage experimentation within the team.
• Evaluate and implement tools and technologies that enhance business performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role (e.g., CTO, VP Engineering) in a fast-scaling environment.
• Strong technical foundation in system design, architecture, cloud computing, and software development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience working in agile and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

Desired Skills

• Expertise in cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps tools.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., React, Node.js, Python, Java).
• Understanding of data strategy, analytics, and privacy regulations.
• Strong understanding of software quality assurance and security best practices.
• Strong and proven leadership/management skills and competencies in working in a distributed and diverse organization in a challenging and changing environment.
• Delivery orientated and target focused with an ability to operate at both strategic and operational level
• Excellent top communicator, leader, and motivator of people with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think-out-of-the-box / lateral thinking with a balance short and long-term thinking
• High drive/self-starter/proactive and anticipate requirements