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SummaryWe are a established education / investment company seeking a technically proficient and business-savvy Chief Technology Officer to lead and shape our technology operations and strategy. This is a hands-on executive role that requires deep technical expertise, strong management capabilities, and the ability to handle both strategic technology decisions and day-to-day operational responsibilitiesResponsibilitiesTechnical Operations & DevelopmentHands-on AWS Infrastructure Management:Design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud architectureManage EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, and other AWS servicesImplement cost optimization strategies and monitor AWS spendingEnsure security, scalability, and high availability of cloud infrastructureHands-on Node.js & React Ecosystem Full-stack Leadership and implementation:Provide technical guidance on nodejs backend architecture and best practicesOversee React frontend development and modern JavaScript practicesDrive code quality standards, testing frameworks, and development workflowsDomain & DNS Operations (Critical Requirement):Hands-on domain management including registration, renewal, and transfer processesConfigure and troubleshoot DNS records, routing, and propagationImplement DNS security measures and monitoringManage SSL certificate deployment and renewal processesDevelopment Operations & Project ManagementGit Flow Control & Version Management:Implement and enforce Git branching strategies (Git Flow, GitHub Flow)Manage code review processes and merge request workflowsEstablish repository structure and access controlsHandle complex merge conflicts and release managementCI/CD Pipeline Management:Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration/deployment pipelinesAutomate testing, building, and deployment processesConfigure deployment environments (staging, production) and rollbackproceduresIntegrate quality gates and automated testing into CI/CD workflowsProject Management ExcellenceUtilize project management tools and methodologies effectivelyCoordinate project timelines, resources, and deliverablesTrack project progress and communicate status to stakeholdersManage project risks and implement mitigation strategiesTeam Leadership & Project ExecutionLead Existing Project ProgressionTake ownership of ongoing development projects and drive them to completionAssess current project status, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutionsEstablish clear project milestones, timelines, and deliverable expectationsCoordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and successImplement agile methodologies and sprint planning for efficient project deliveryBuild, mentor, and lead development teams (onshore and offshore)Stakeholder CommunicationPresent technology initiatives and progress to executive leadershipCommunicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersFacilitate cross-departmental collaboration and alignmentProvide regular technology updates and risk assessments to board/investorsFoster collaborative team culture and continuous improvement mindsetEstablish performance metrics and development processesQualificationsBachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 5+ years of progressive technology leadership experienceProven experience as CTO or senior technical leadership roleExperience managing technology budgets and operational expenses #J-18808-Ljbffr