Jobs CTO

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive technology strategy that aligns with the company's business goals, focusing on accelerating growth and enhancing competitive advantage. Ensure our trading infrastructure supports high-volume, low-latency trading with maximum uptime;
• Lead the technology team by fostering an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture. Mentor and develop the team to ensure they are proficient in the latest technologies and methodologies;
• Drive technological innovation to improve trading platforms, back-office systems, and client-facing applications. Ensure our technology stack is scalable, reliable, and can support rapid growth and international expansion;
• Oversee the development and implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect client data and company assets. Ensure compliance with international financial regulations and standards;
• Negotiate and manage relationships with software vendors, technology partners, and service providers to ensure they meet the company's standards for quality and service;
• Regularly review and optimize the performance of the IT infrastructure and systems to ensure they meet the demands of the business, including high transaction volumes and fast execution speeds;
• Ensure that technology initiatives drive improved user experience and customer satisfaction. Be proactive in identifying and implementing technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of traders;
• Stay abreast of new trends and technologies in the financial and tech industries. Evaluate and propose the adoption of new technologies that can benefit the company.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in a technology role preferably in the financial services or trading industry, ideally with a strong background in developing and optimising trading platforms like MT4 and MT5
• At least 5 years on leadership position as CTO, Director of Engineering etc.
• Proven track record of developing and executing technology strategies that have contributed to measurable business growth;
• Extensive experience with trading platforms, financial software development, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management;
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing technology team;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
• Deep understanding of the regulatory environment and compliance requirements relevant to the trading industry;
• Fluent in East Slavic languages;
• Willingness to work from Cyprus office.

Performa is an international HR agency specialising in connecting top talent with leading companies across the iGaming, IT, and Marketing industries. We help businesses scale their teams and support professionals in finding opportunities where they can unlock their full potential.

 

Our client is a fast-growing international AI-native product company developing an innovative SaaS platform that helps businesses automate complex workflows, process large volumes of data in real time, and build intelligent, scalable products. AI is deeply integrated into both the product and the engineering culture, with modern development practices and continuous innovation at the core of the company's approach.
 

The engineering team works with a modern technology stack, follows high software quality standards, and encourages ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As the product continues to scale, the company is looking for an experienced Chief Technology Officer to lead its technology vision while remaining actively involved in product development.
 

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership and business acumen. The ideal candidate will drive the company's technology strategy while remaining actively involved in software development, lead and mentor the engineering team, and represent the technical vision of the product to clients and stakeholders.

This role requires the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value, collaborate closely with product and commercial teams, and ensure the successful delivery of a scalable, AI-driven platform.
 

Requirements:

• Software development experience.
• 6+ years of strong Python development experience.
• Proven expertise with Django and Celery.
• 1+ years of solid Angular 19 frontend development experience.
• AI/ML knowledge and practical implementation experience.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience using modern AI-powered development tools to increase productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop AI-powered solutions and intelligent agents.
• Design and maintain scalable backend systems using Python, Django, and Celery.
• Build modern frontend applications using Angular 19 and Tailwind CSS.
• Integrate machine learning models into production environments.
• Drive product decisions and contribute to product strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and priorities.
• Mentor team members and promote engineering best practices.
• Combine technical leadership with product ownership to ensure successful product delivery.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Equity participation opportunities.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Health insurance and wellness budget.
• Learning and conference budget.
• Latest hardware of your choice.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on both product and technology decisions.

About the Role

We are looking for a Director of Marketplace to build, scale, and grow. Reporting directly to the Group COO, you will take full ownership of the vertical’s commercial growth, operational infrastructure, partner ecosystem, and member experience.

The marketplace will bring together premium wellness and travel services, including:

• Wellness retreats and longevity clinics
• Spas, fitness, and recovery services
• Mental health and mindfulness experiences
• Health-focused travel
• Hotels, flights, and accommodation
• Airport lounges and concierge services
• eSIMs, insurance, and exclusive lifestyle benefits

This is a senior commercial and operational leadership role for someone who has already built or scaled a premium travel, wellness, or lifestyle marketplace and understands how to deliver an exceptional, members-first experience.

Key Responsibilities # Marketplace Growth and Commercial Performance

• Own the commercial performance of the vertical, including GMV, revenue, take rate, and unit economics.
• Acquire and curate premium supply across wellness, travel, and lifestyle categories.
• Drive conversion, attach rate, repeat usage, and marketplace liquidity.
• Negotiate rates, inventory access, exclusivity, and co-marketing agreements with partners.
• Develop a merchandising and curation strategy that makes premium experiences easy to discover and book.
• Identify and launch new categories, partnerships, and markets.
• Use member insights to improve personalisation, offers, retention, and lifetime value.

# Operational Strategy

• Define and implement the operational strategy for wellness, lifestyle, and travel services.
• Build scalable processes and playbooks for partner onboarding and lifecycle management.
• Establish clear ownership, accountability, KPIs, and service standards.
• Identify operational gaps and implement structured improvements.
• Introduce automation and appropriate tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure that internal documentation and SOPs are maintained and followed.

# Partner and Vendor Management

• Manage the onboarding, integration, and ongoing performance of marketplace partners.
• Build relationships with wellness clinics, retreats, spas, hotels, airlines, OTAs, eSIM providers, benefits platforms, and other service providers.
• Manage outsourced concierge and customer experience partners.
• Define SLAs, quality standards, and vendor performance metrics.
• Act as the primary commercial and operational escalation point for key partners.
• Continuously evaluate and expand the partner ecosystem.

# Premium Member Experience

• Own the end-to-end member journey across discovery, booking, payment, fulfilment, and post-purchase support.
• Set and protect a premium, members-first service standard.
• Ensure reliable service delivery with minimal friction.
• Lead responses to cancellations, delays, emergencies, and other travel disruptions.
• Establish 24/7 escalation and rebooking readiness where required.
• Monitor and improve NPS, CSAT, conversion, booking success rate, cancellations, complaints, and resolution time.
• Work with Support teams to identify and resolve potential issues before they affect members.
• # Cross-Functional Leadership
• Act as the central link between Operations, Product, Engineering, QA, Support, Compliance, Finance, and Partnerships.
• Coordinate the integration of partner services into the Deone product ecosystem.
• Ensure that new features and services are correctly implemented, tested, and launched.
• Create structured feedback loops between Support, QA, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Align internal teams and external partners around shared commercial and operational goals.

# Issue Resolution and Risk Management

• Build frameworks for identifying, prioritising, escalating, and resolving operational issues.
• Oversee complex cases involving bookings, payments, refunds, fulfilment, and partner failures.
• Work with Finance on failed transactions, reconciliation gaps, chargebacks, refunds, and settlement discrepancies.
• Own trust, safety, and fraud risks related to marketplace bookings and payments.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure that agreements and operational processes meet regulatory requirements.

# Analytics and Reporting

• Define and track KPIs for growth, unit economics, operational efficiency, partner performance, and member experience.
• Build dashboards and reporting systems that provide clear visibility across the organisation.
• Translate member data and marketplace insights into commercial and operational decisions.
• Provide transparent reporting to senior stakeholders.

# Required Experience

• Direct experience building and growing a premium travel, wellness, or lifestyle services marketplace.
• Hands-on ownership of both marketplace operations and commercial growth.
• Experience working with a multi-sided platform connecting members with third-party service providers.
• 8−12+ years of experience in operations, commercial leadership, or marketplace growth.
• Proven experience acquiring supply, negotiating commercial terms, and managing complex partner ecosystems.
• Experience managing loyalty and rewards programmes.
• Strong understanding of GMV, take rate, unit economics, conversion, retention, and marketplace liquidity.
• Experience building and scaling teams, processes, and operational frameworks.
• Deep understanding of workflows across Product, Engineering, Customer Support, QA, Finance, and Compliance.
• Track record of delivering premium, high-touch experiences for affluent or experience-driven customers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluent English.

# Strong Advantage

• Experience in wellness, hospitality, luxury travel, or premium consumer brands.
• Background in fintech, super apps, or high-growth consumer technology companies.
• Experience with card programmes, cashback, loyalty points, or rewards ecosystems.
• Existing relationships within the premium wellness, hospitality, or travel industry.

# Success in This Role

• The Lifestyle & Travel vertical grows in supply, demand, revenue, and repeat usage.
• The marketplace maintains healthy and transparent unit economics.
• Members choose Deone for premium wellness and travel experiences and return regularly.
• Partner services operate reliably with minimal member friction.
• Marketplace issues are resolved quickly, with a strong duty-of-care standard.
• Leadership has clear visibility into growth, operational performance, and partner quality.
• Scalable processes support the rapid expansion of services, partners, and markets.

# How to Apply

Please send your CV in English together with a brief description of the marketplace products you have built or scaled.

In your application, please include:

• Marketplace type and target audience
• Your area of ownership
• Key categories and partners
• GMV or revenue growth
• Unit economics and take rate
• Conversion and repeat-usage results
• Team size and geographic coverage

Опис роботи: Versi Bionics — українська компанія, що розробляє біонічні протези верхніх кінцівок (міоелектричні кисті, керування за ЕМГ). Шукаємо on-site керівника, щоб очолити інженерну команду, займатся щоденною технічною координацією й контролем якості, у взаємодії з віддаленим CTO.

Обов'язки:

• Забезпечення операційного та технічного керівництва інженерною командою.
• Прийняття архітектурних та ключових технічних рішень щодо розвитку продукту.
• Контроль якості розробки через проведення код-рев'ю, дизайн-рев'ю та впровадження інженерних стандартів.
• Виявлення, оцінка та управління технічними й проєктними ризиками.
• Координація взаємодії між інженерною командою та керівництвом компанії.
• Планування технічного розвитку продукту та забезпечення виконання ключових етапів розробки.

Вимоги:

• Senior-рівень із системним баченням розробки складних mechatronics-продуктів, що поєднують механіку, електроніку, embedded-системи та програмне забезпечення.
• Досвід керівництва інженерною командою в hardware, robotics, medtech або іншому deep-tech проєкті.
• Практичний досвід управління розробкою фізичного продукту від прототипу до готового виробу.
• Продуктове мислення, вміння керувати пріоритетами та приймати рішення в умовах обмежених ресурсів.

Додатковою перевагою буде:

• Досвід роботи у сфері medtech, робототехніки або протезування.
• Розуміння нормативних вимог та процесів сертифікації медичних виробів (MDR, FDA або аналогічних стандартів).

Формат роботи:

• Повна зайнятість.
• Офісний або гібридний формат роботи.
• Локація: Київ, район м. Палац Спорту.