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