Chief Technology Officer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 4000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 40-50 LPA)

Min Experience: 10 years

Location: chennai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an accomplished technology leader to define, execute, and scale the technology vision for a cutting-edge cryptocurrency exchange platform. This role requires a strategic yet hands-on professional with deep expertise in fintech, security, and large-scale systems. The CTO will drive innovation, ensure platform resilience, and lead a high-performing engineering organization in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Vision

- Define and implement a forward-looking technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to strengthen security, scalability, and performance.
- Own and oversee the technical roadmap for long-term platform growth and innovation.

Product Development

- Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of a secure, scalable cryptocurrency exchange.
- Partner with product and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and user-centric design.
- Establish and promote best practices in engineering, architecture, and testing.

Team Leadership

- Build, mentor, and lead a world-class engineering organization.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top technical talent, while supporting career growth.

Infrastructure & Operations

- Oversee resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure optimized for cryptocurrency trading.
- Implement advanced cybersecurity measures to prevent hacks, fraud, and DDoS attacks.
- Ensure compliance with global regulations including KYC/AML, GDPR, and related frameworks.
- Manage relationships with vendors, cloud providers, and technology partners.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with executive leadership to align technology with business growth strategies.
- Collaborate with compliance, marketing, and customer success to support product adoption.
- Communicate technical vision clearly to non-technical stakeholders, investors, and partners.

Innovation & Growth

- Lead R&D efforts to explore new features such as DeFi integrations, wallet innovations, and trading tools.
- Introduce modern tools, frameworks, and processes to drive efficiency and performance.
- Support fundraising by presenting the company’s technology vision to investors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience

- 10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years in senior leadership (CTO, VP of Engineering, or equivalent).
- Proven success leading technology in startups or high-growth environments, ideally in fintech or crypto.
- Hands-on experience scaling financial systems or trading platforms with millions of users.
- Strong background with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern programming languages (Python, Go, JavaScript, etc.).

Technical Skills

- Deep expertise in cybersecurity, wallet security, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with APIs, microservices, real-time data processing, and high-frequency trading systems.
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery practices.

Leadership & Soft Skills

- Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities with a track record of scaling high-performing teams.
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and execution capabilities.
- Strong communication skills, adept at presenting complex ideas to both technical and business audiences.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.

Education

- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Advanced degrees or certifications (MBA, PMP) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous CTO or equivalent leadership role in a fintech or crypto startup.
- Recognized presence in the technology community or contributions to open-source projects.
- In-depth knowledge of blockchain, crypto exchange platforms, or decentralized finance (DeFi).

Skills

- Engineering Leadership
- Architecture & System Design
- Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
- Full-Stack Development