Chief Technology Officer

Blueberry Digital Labs is seeking a visionary and hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technical strategy and execution. This role is for a leader who can conceptualize and drive product development from a technical standpoint while also being willing to roll up their sleeves and write code. You will have full ownership of our technology stack, from strategy and architecture to team building and day-to-day operations, all while balancing the need for speed to market, scalability, and product differentiation.

What You Will Do: Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the technical roadmap, strategically balancing the need for speed, scalability, and market differentiation.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for the product, from initial technology selection and architecture to final design and delivery within agreed-upon timelines.
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and a culture of technical excellence.
• Manage the entire front-end and back-end operations of our products.
• Act as a technical visionary, driving product development from a conceptual standpoint while also being a hands-on contributor.
• Be responsible for ongoing support and other technology-related activities to ensure seamless operation.
• Build the startup's public-facing engineering brand, attracting top talent and showcasing our technical expertise.
• Given the nature of a startup, you will be expected to be a flexible leader, willing to muck in with everything needed to get the job done.

What You Will Bring: Qualifications

Experience & Skills:

• Proven leadership experience, preferably with a leading product-based startup or a very strong inclination to work within a startup environment.
• Deep experience in both coding and managing e-commerce and digital media products.
• A visionary mindset with the ability to conceptualize and lead product development.
• Proficiency in a range of technologies, including PHP, Symfony, MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, GIT, AngularJS, and AWS.
• The ability to build and manage a team while also being a hands-on contributor.

Education:

• Bachelor's or MS degree, preferably from a top-tier engineering college.