Technical Director (CTO / Head of Engineering)
Join a Fast-Growing Technology Company
We are looking for an experienced and visionary Technical Director to lead our engineering and IT operations, drive innovation, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure technology solutions.
This is a strategic leadership role for someone passionate about technology, product excellence, team management, and operational impact.
Your Mission
As Technical Director, you will oversee the company’s entire technical ecosystem, including software development, infrastructure, QA, deployment, and internal IT operations.
You will play a key role in shaping the company’s technology roadmap while ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams (Development, Infrastructure, QA, Support)
- Ensure high-quality software delivery, system stability, and operational excellence
- Drive technical strategy, architecture decisions, and product scalability
- Monitor project timelines, code quality, technical debt, SLA compliance, and security standards
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Program Managers, and country operations teams to align technology with business needs
- Supervise technical analysis and solution design for new products and services
- Build and maintain a long-term IT roadmap aligned with company objectives
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data protection standards
- Act as the main point of contact with national cybersecurity authorities and external security partners
- Support production sites and contribute to the deployment of new contracts and projects
- Identify technical risks proactively and propose effective mitigation strategies
- Report achievements, performance indicators, and operational risks to executive management
What We’re Looking For
Technical Expertise
- Strong experience in software development and engineering leadership
- Solid understanding of distributed architectures and scalable systems
- Expertise in software design methodologies (Agile, V-Model)
- Strong knowledge of databases, networking, infrastructure, and software lifecycle management
- Experience in project and team management
- Ability to make strategic technical decisions in complex environments
Leadership Skills
- Proven ability to lead and inspire technical teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
- Solution-oriented mindset with strong decision-making capabilities
- Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Fluent in English and French
- Previous experience in an international or multi-site environment is a strong advantage
Personal Qualities
- Dynamic, proactive, and results-driven
- Strong resilience under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Strong listening and problem-solving abilities
- Flexible and available for occasional international travel
Why Join Us?
- Strategic leadership position with real impact
- Opportunity to shape innovative and large-scale technology solutions
- Collaborative and international work environment
- High level of autonomy and responsibility
- Work alongside passionate experts and decision-makers
