Deputy CTO

**This role is for one of our clients**

Company name: SLICeR

Industry: Operations

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 4 years

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a **Deputy CTO** to partner with our Chief Technology Officer in shaping the next phase of our technology vision. This role is ideal for a **hands-on technologist with leadership potential** who thrives at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and strategy. You’ll play a pivotal role in guiding product innovation, scaling our platforms, and ensuring our technology stays ahead of the curve.

**What You’ll Do**

**Technology Strategy & Roadmap**

Partner with the CTO to define and execute the long-term technology vision.

Translate business priorities into scalable, future-ready technical initiatives.

**Engineering Leadership**

Enforce engineering best practices across architecture, code quality, and delivery standards.

**Innovation & Research**

Continuously evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, IoT, automation) to drive competitive advantage.

Recommend tools, frameworks, and approaches to enhance speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

**Architecture & Systems Design**

Oversee architecture decisions for cloud-native platforms, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.

Ensure reliability, performance, and resilience of mission-critical systems.

**Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement**

Work closely with product, design, and business teams to align technology with user and market needs.

Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

**Team Building & Mentorship**

Mentor engineers, encouraging ownership, learning, and innovation.

Support in resource planning, hiring, and fostering a collaborative culture.

**Governance & Security**

Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Implement DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices for operational excellence.

**What You Bring**

**Experience**: 4-8 years in software engineering, system architecture, or technology leadership roles.

**Technical Depth**: Proficiency in at least one of **Java, Python, Go, or**Node.js**, with experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

**Architecture Expertise**: Strong background in **microservices, distributed systems, API design, and database architecture**.

**Engineering Operations**: Experience with **DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and monitoring tools**.

**Leadership Skills**: Ability to mentor teams, influence decisions, and drive accountability in a high-growth environment.

**Mindset**: Problem solver with strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a collaborative approach.

**Bonus Points For**

Exposure to **AI/ML, data engineering, or emerging technologies**.

Startup or scale-up experience where you’ve built systems from the ground up.

A proven track record of scaling tech infrastructure in line with rapid business growth.