Executive Director of Technology

2 months ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom ExecThread Full time

The ExecThread is seeking a Senior Technology Strategist to spearhead its technological vision and strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, making critical architectural decisions, and establishing best practices to ensure the maintenance of an advanced technology stack.

This hands-on role involves overseeing product development, implementation, and scaling to meet high-quality and performance standards. The Senior Technology Strategist will also be actively engaged in coding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving, particularly in the early stages, and will lead the recruitment of top technical talent to build a strong engineering team.

Applicants for the Senior Technology Strategist role at ExecThread should have a proven track record of leading technology teams and delivering scalable software solutions in a fast-paced, growth environment. While a PhD in a relevant field is desirable, it is not mandatory. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset, with experience in tech-driven start-ups, and demonstrate strong coding skills in Python and SQL.

Expertise in database management systems, particularly PostgreSQL, Redis, and Chromadb, as well as experience in cloud platforms like AWS, is essential. Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, Docker, GitHub, and server management (Ubuntu), is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define the technical roadmap and make critical architectural decisions
  • Establish best practices for maintaining an advanced technology stack
  • Oversee product development, implementation, and scaling
  • Lead the recruitment of top technical talent
  • Develop and maintain expertise in database management systems and cloud platforms

Requirements:

  • Proven track record of leading technology teams and delivering scalable software solutions
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in tech-driven start-ups
  • Strong coding skills in Python and SQL
  • Expertise in database management systems and cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices


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