Job Description:
As a Chief Technology Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological future of our organization. You will collaborate with the Chief Product Officer to align product and tech strategy, driving continuous improvements in organizational structure and frameworks.
You will lead an international team of approximately 100 employees and managers, responsible for developing and taking ownership of a forward-looking technology strategy focused on the strategic use of AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science to drive business value.
Your key responsibilities will include ensuring excellence in architecture, code quality, security, and system reliability, maintaining a high technical standard. Additionally, you will empower leaders and international teams through coaching and a trust-based culture, as well as take responsibility for efficient structures, optimizing agile processes, managing via OKRs & KPIs, and leading proactive budget and resource planning.
Our Expectations:
* A proven track record of experience as a CTO or similar role with a focus on AI, transformational projects, scalable tech strategies, organizational development, and team leadership
* Strong entrepreneurial spirit, with excellent business acumen and hands-on leadership abilities
* Experience in marketplaces (recruiting, staffing, ATS or similar) in DACH / EU, with solid expertise in modern software architecture and agile development – ideally with experience in cloud, microservices, event-driven architectures, and modern frontends
* Able to meaningfully integrate AI / ML solutions into products, processes, and the organization, fostering a data-driven decision-making and innovation culture
* Passion for building strong engineering cultures where people grow and take ownership, along with experience leading international, distributed teams
* Commitment to treating data as a strategic asset, proactively prioritizing privacy, and fostering organizational trust through adherence to recognized standards and certifications
* High standards for transparency, collaboration, and impact – able to translate business needs, set priorities, and communicate clearly, with fluency in both German and English