Senior Technology Director

Senior Technology Director

We are seeking a visionary leader to drive our technology strategy and architecture. This role requires a deep technical foundation and the ability to drive real implementation—from designing scalable platforms to guiding software delivery teams across the full DevSecOps lifecycle.

This individual will be responsible for defining and owning the enterprise-wide technology roadmap in alignment with commercial goals. They will lead and contribute to the implementation of scalable system architecture and integrations, provide technical leadership to solution and technical architects, and stay ahead of technology trends to ensure continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Architecture Leadership:
  • Define the enterprise-wide technology vision and strategy
  • Lead the development and implementation of scalable system architecture and integrations
  • Provide technical leadership to solution and technical architects
  • Stay ahead of technology trends and ensure continuous innovation

• Software Development & DevOps Excellence:
  • Oversee the development and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, software modules, and infrastructure-as-code
  • Champion modern engineering practices including Agile, DevSecOps, test automation, containerization, and observability
  • Guide engineering teams through code reviews, debugging, system performance tuning, and production releases
  • Ensure high system availability, fault tolerance, and delivery velocity across environments

• Project Delivery & Technical Execution:
  • Lead the delivery of enterprise-grade products and platforms from idea to production
  • Translate architectural vision into working, well-documented systems with appropriate scalability and security measures
  • Serve as the technical escalation point, resolving architectural, design, or implementation issues effectively
  • Monitor delivery risks and remove technical blockers proactively

• Technical Team & Talent Management:
  • Build, lead, and retain a high-performing team of engineers, DevOps specialists, and architects
  • Create a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and engineering excellence
  • Provide mentorship and career development pathways for technical talent
  • Set and enforce coding standards, documentation norms, and architectural principles

• Cross-functional Engagement:
  • Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to co-develop scalable, user-centric tech solutions
  • Align technical deliverables with business needs, go-to-market timelines, and regulatory requirements
  • Act as a credible technical voice when engaging with customers, vendors, and key external stakeholders

• Security, Risk & Governance:
  • Design and implement security-by-design principles across all technology layers
  • Own disaster recovery, data governance, and incident response planning
  • Ensure compliance with national cybersecurity standards and industry frameworks
  • Continuously assess and mitigate technology-related risks across infrastructure and applications

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 14+ years in software engineering or enterprise systems, including 5+ years in senior technology leadership roles
• Proven experience in architecting, building, and implementing end-to-end systems and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong technical depth in cloud/on-prem infrastructure, DevOps, microservices, and modern software stacks
• Hands-on leadership of solution architects and technical delivery teams across large-scale programs
• Demonstrated ability to drive delivery under pressure, resolve technical challenges, and scale platforms securely
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate at both code and boardroom levels