Head of Technology

Description :

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Head of Technology to lead our engineering function.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in full-stack development using React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, along with strong leadership experience in scaling high-performing tech teams, driving architecture decisions, and delivering robust, scalable products.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define and drive the overall technology strategy, architecture, and roadmap

- Lead end-to-end development of scalable web applications using React.js (frontend) and Node.js (backend)

- Oversee database design, optimization, and performance tuning using MongoDB

- Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams

- Establish best practices for coding standards, CI/CD, DevOps, and security

- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions

- Drive system design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development

- Ensure high performance, availability, and responsiveness of applications

- Manage technical debt, code quality, and release cycles

- Stay updated with emerging technologies and implement innovation where relevant

Technical Skills Required :

- Strong expertise in React.js, including hooks, state management (Redux/Context API)

- Solid backend development experience with Node.js and frameworks like Express.js/NestJS

- Deep knowledge of MongoDB, schema design, indexing, and query optimization

- Experience in RESTful APIs / GraphQL

- Hands-on with Microservices Architecture

- Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines

- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization

Leadership & Management Skills :

- Proven experience leading large engineering teams (15+ members)

- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

- Ability to drive agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

- Strategic thinking with execution focus

- Experience in hiring, mentoring, and performance management

Qualifications :

- Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- Proven track record of delivering scalable products in a fast-paced environment