Chief Technology Officer at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Key Responsibilities
Technology Leadership:

• Define and execute Arya Marketplace's technology roadmap in alignment with business goals.
• Lead the transition from Laravel PHP to Node.js (backend) and React (frontend) within the next 2 years.
• Evaluate and integrate scalable cloud solutions, database architectures, and emerging technologies.

Product Development & Strategy:

• Collaborate with the product team to design and implement new features and enhancements.
• Ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience for merchants and buyers on the platform.
• Prioritize platform performance, security, and scalability for high transaction volumes.

Team Management:

• Build, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, engineers, and QA specialists.
• Establish best practices for coding, testing, and deployment to ensure rapid and reliable development cycles.

Infrastructure & Security:

• Optimize platform infrastructure for reliability and cost efficiency.
• Implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect user data and payment information.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with the CEO and other co-founders to align on business objectives.
• Represent the company’s technology vision to investors, partners, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience.

Technical Skills:

• Languages & Frameworks: Expertise in PHP (Laravel), JavaScript (Node.js, React), and modern web technologies.
• Database: Proficiency in relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Cloud: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP for hosting, storage, and DevOps.
• APIs: Deep knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience transitioning toGraphQL.
• Frontend: Strong understanding of responsive design and UI/UX principles.