Chief Technology Officer

Role & responsibilities:

• Technology Strategy & Leadership:Define and execute the technology roadmap, aligning innovation with business objectives while mentoring high-performing teams across backend, frontend, AI, and DevOps.
• AI & LLM Integration:Deploy and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT-4, Claude, and Mistral to build intelligent conversational travel agents, implementing prompt engineering and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows.
• System Architecture & Backend Development:Architect scalable, low-latency systems using ASP.Net, ASP.Net Core, C#, C++, Django, and FastAPI. Develop APIs and microservices with JSON payloads to power web and mobile apps.
• Frontend & UX Oversight:Ensure seamless and responsive user experiences through Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with a strong focus on UI/UX integration and performance optimization.
• Database & Data Management:Manage relational and NoSQL databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, with a focus on schema design, optimization, and ORM integration (SQLAlchemy).
• Cloud & Infrastructure:Oversee deployments on AWS, GCP, or Azure with serverless technologies (Lambda, Cloud Functions) and containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes). Implement CI/CD pipelines for smooth release cycles.
• Security & Compliance:Establish secure development practices, data protection mechanisms, and compliance with industry standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with product managers, designers, and AI researchers to deliver impactful features rapidly and iteratively.
• Operational Excellence:Drive system reliability, monitoring, debugging, and production support to ensure high availability and uptime.
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• Preferred candidate profile:
• Experience:10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in senior technology leadership roles.
• Technical Skills:Strong command of ASP.Net, C++, C#, Python, Angular, JavaScript frameworks, FastAPI/Django, and asynchronous programming.
• AI/ML Expertise:Hands-on experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face Transformers, and OpenAI/Anthropic APIs. Skilled in fine-tuning models (LoRA, PEFT) and applying evaluation metrics (BLEU, ROUGE).
• Backend & System Design:Proven ability to architect large-scale, secure systems and RESTful APIs with focus on modularity and maintainability.
• Frontend Development:Proficient in Angular, TypeScript, and responsive design with a strong focus on user experience and SEO best practices.
• Database Knowledge:Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and schema performance optimization.
• Cloud & DevOps:Experienced with AWS/GCP/Azure, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless deployments.
• Security Knowledge:Strong grasp of encryption, application security, and secure SDLC principles.
• Leadership & Collaboration:Effective communicator with a track record of mentoring and leading diverse technology teams in fast-paced environments.
• Innovation Mindset:Passionate about emerging technologies, problem-solving, and building AI-first travel experiences.