Chief Technology Officer

is the world's largest group of social discovery companies which unites more than 50 brands. For more than 20 years, we have been creating premium international dating services and social discovery apps with a focus on video streaming, AI technologies, entertainment, and game mechanics. Our product portfolio includes Dating.com, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, and many others. The products are already used by more than 500 million users in 150 countries around the world.SDG in social discovery technology startups around the world. include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, RAW, EVA AI, Clubhouse, Magnet, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia, Harbour, Space, Auto1, DocSend, AppAnnie, Rapyd, Boom Supersonic, Trading, View, K-Health and many others.We solve the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection with the help of digital reality.Our digital nomad team of more than 800 professionals works all over the world. Our international team of like-minded people and professionals solves ambitious daily tasks and creates truly global products. We value focusing on results, a proactive approach, and we are always looking for new and unconventional ideas.Our teams of digital nomads live and work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia, Poland, Israel, Turkey, Latvia and many others.We are seeking a bright Chief Technology Officer to join Cupid Media - an online dating company that operates 33 active niche dating websites based on religion, ethnicity, lifestyle and special interests. The network of sites are available in multiple languages and since its founding in 2000, over 60 million singles have registered across the company's sites. Cupid Media is based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.You will be responsible for:

• Technology Strategy: Developing and implementing a technology strategy aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives. This includes identifying emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact, and determining how they can be leveraged to drive innovation and business growth.
• Technical Leadership: Providing technical leadership and guidance to the technology team. This involves setting technical standards, best practices, and ensuring the team has the necessary skills and resources to execute projects effectively.
• System Architecture: Overseeing the design and development of the organization's technology infrastructure, including networks, systems, and applications. This involves making strategic decisions regarding technology selection, scalability, security, and integration to support the company's operations.
• Innovation and Research: Staying informed about industry trends, advancements, and new technologies that may impact the organization. This includes conducting research, evaluating feasibility, and making recommendations for adopting innovative solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.
• IT Operations and Support: Managing the day-to-day operations of the technology department, ensuring smooth functioning of systems, networks, and applications. This includes overseeing IT support services, managing vendor relationships, and implementing processes to address issues and minimize downtime.
• Data Security and Privacy: Ensuring the organization's data and information systems are secure from internal and external threats. This involves implementing robust security measures, data protection policies, compliance with regulations, and conducting regular audits to maintain data privacy and integrity.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with other departments, executives, and stakeholders to understand their technology needs and aligning them with business objectives. Effectively communicating technology initiatives, progress, and challenges to the executive team and other stakeholders.
• Talent Management: Building and managing a skilled and motivated technology team. This includes hiring, training, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Developing and managing the technology budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support projects, infrastructure, and initiatives. This involves evaluating costs, negotiating contracts, and optimizing the use of technology resources.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating technology-related risks, such as data breaches, system failures, or regulatory compliance issues. This includes implementing disaster recovery plans, business continuity strategies, and conducting risk assessments to safeguard the organization's technology assets.

We expect from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience;
• Technical proficiency in various technologies, platforms, and programming languages;
• Strong background in software development methodologies, practices, and tools;
• Skilled in designing scalable, secure, and robust technology architectures;
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms;
• Knowledge of data management principles and data analytics;
• Solid understanding of security principles and compliance regulations;
• Strong project management skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with others towards shared goals;
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Adaptability to changing technology landscape.

If you have the required skills, expertise, and passion for technologies, we would love to hear from you!