Chief Technical Officer

Tradera is a purpose-driven company founded on the fact that consumption has a large impact on our planet. We’re determined to use what we control - our business, our voice, our creativity, and our platform to do something about it.

At Tradera we’re on a mission to 'Drive the Transition to Sustainable Shopping', by shifting the way people consume and resell preloved goods. Our technical platform is an enabler in this shift. Together, we’re building large distributed and scalable systems handling great amounts of data. With more than five million weekly visits and 300 bids per second during peak traffic, the demands on our technical solutions are high.

To continue on our mission, we now need a dynamic and highly experienced new CTO!

Responsibilities:

As a member of the management team - drive the strategic direction of our technology platform to ensure efficient development and maintenance.

Lead and mentor the technology team, creating an environment that fosters innovation, productivity and personal growth.

Ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Develop and implement comprehensive disaster recovery plans, cybersecurity policies, and risk management strategies.

Stay abreast of the latest technology trends, standards, and methodologies, and integrate them into company operations where applicable.

Requirements:

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Broad understanding of computer systems, networks, security, databases, and cloud platforms.

Exceptional leadership and team development skills.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology roles, with at least 5 years in a strategic, leadership role.

Extensive experience with agile software development methodologies and IT project management.

Proven track record of developing effective IT strategies and successfully implementing them.

Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.

Technologies we work with:

NET/C#, React/Next.js, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, ElasticSearch, Google Cloud, MongoDB, SQL

We encourage all interested candidates to apply!