Technical Lead (CTO) & Founding Team

Company: Edjuster
Location: Athens
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

We're seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join our tech spinoff as a Founding Team member. You'll be responsible for leading the technical development and architecture of our web and mobile (iOS, Android) platforms. The scope of work is in the logistics industry.
As Technical Lead, you'll work closely with the CEO, COO and cross-functional teams to set the technical vision and roadmap for the platform. You'll be responsible for leading the development and maintenance of the platform, using technologies such as the Laravel framework and MySQL database, and building APIs. You'll also be responsible for ensuring the platform's reliability, scalability, and security, as well as developing the platform for multiple languages including Greek and English. You'll be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of in-house and contractor software engineers, and driving the technical direction of the company.
In addition, you'll be responsible for integrating the platform with payment gateways and other systems such as ERPs, and working with vendors to ensure smooth development and launch of new products and features. You'll also be responsible for implementing DevOps practices, including proper documentation and cybersecurity measures, and leveraging AWS as our cloud provider.
On the mobile side, you'll be responsible for further development and maintenance of native apps for Android and iOS using Kotlin and Swift frameworks, respectively. You'll also be integrating with other third-party libraries as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
-Set the technical vision and roadmap for the platform
-Lead the development and maintenance of the platform, using technologies such as the Laravel framework and MySQL database
-Build and maintain APIs
-Ensure the platform's reliability, scalability, and security
-Develop the platform for multiple languages including Greek and English
-Build, manage and mentor a team of software engineers
-Drive the technical direction of the company
-Integrate the platform with payment gateways and other systems such as ERPs
-Work with vendors to ensure smooth development and launch of new products and features
-Implement DevOps practices, including proper documentation and cybersecurity measures
-Leverage AWS as our cloud provider
-Develop and maintain native mobile apps for Android and iOS using Kotlin and Swift, respectively
-Integrate with Google Maps APIs and other third-party libraries as needed
-Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
-Platform uptime and reliability
-Time-to-market for new features
-Quality of technical deliverables
-Team performance and retention
-Customer satisfaction and retention
-Revenue and profitability
We're looking for someone with a proven track record of leading technical development and architecture in a tech startup or related industry. You should have excellent communication and leadership skills, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Fluency in Greek and English is required, with the ability to adapt to additional languages in the future.
If you're passionate about building innovative technology and want to make a real impact at a startup, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role.
*More information about the scope of work will be provided at a later stage of the interview cycle.

Keywords: Edjuster, Athens , Technical Lead (CTO) & Founding Team, IT / Software / Systems , Athens, Georgia