Remote Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Híbrido; ZAR 2.500.000 - 4.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive salary with equity

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Unlimited PTO

Annual performance bonus

Travel opportunities

Cutting-edge technology stack

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Chief Technology Officer to define and lead the technology strategy for a rapidly scaling SaaS startup. You will drive architectural decisions, mentor a distributed engineering team, and ensure secure, scalable software delivery in a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in software leadership, hands-on expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP, and a proven track record of building SaaS platforms with strong cybersecurity and agile practices.

Formación

• 15+ years of software development and technology leadership.
• At least 5 years in CTO or VP of Engineering roles.
• Experience leading SaaS engineering teams at scale.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and agile development lifecycles.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the company’s technology vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Lead and manage engineering, product development, and IT operations teams.
• Oversee architecture, design, and deployment of scalable, secure software solutions.
• Manage cloud infrastructure for reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement robust cybersecurity measures and data privacy protocols.
• Drive innovation by researching emerging technologies and best practices.
• Establish agile development, code quality, and testing standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to align tech with business goals.
• Oversee technology budgeting and vendor relationships.
• Foster a high-performing remote engineering culture.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cloud strategy

Agile / SDLC

Communication

Remote leadership

Educación

Master’s or PhD in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Microservices

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly scaling SaaS startup, is seeking an innovative and visionary Remote Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its technology strategy and execution. This is a fully remote, executive-level position where you will define and drive the company's technological vision, architecting scalable and robust solutions that align with business goals. You will manage and mentor a distributed engineering team, foster a culture of innovation and excellence, and oversee all aspects of software development, infrastructure, and IT operations. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with a deep understanding of modern technology stacks, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and agile methodologies. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our client's innovative products and services, offering the flexibility and impact of a senior leadership position without geographical constraints. Join a forward‑thinking company poised for significant growth and shape its technological destiny from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's overall technology vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Lead and manage the engineering, product development, and IT operations teams.
• Oversee the architecture, design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure software solutions.
• Manage cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and enforce robust cybersecurity measures and data privacy protocols.
• Drive innovation by researching and integrating emerging technologies.
• Establish and maintain best practices for agile development, code quality, and testing.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Manage the technology budget and vendor relationships.
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performing remote engineering culture.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in software development and technology leadership, with at least 5 years in a CTO or VP of Engineering role.
• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in a SaaS environment.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.
• Experience with agile methodologies and product development lifecycles.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing remote teams effectively is essential.
• A track record of successfully launching and scaling technology products.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and significant equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and ongoing expenses.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Opportunities for significant professional growth and leadership.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Travel opportunities for occasional team meetups or conferences.
• Cutting‑edge technology stack and development tools.