Your mission
LeaseTeq aims to become the leading auto finance ecosystem. The key enabler is a powerful digital platform that offers high automation and integration.
As a CTO
you’re reporting directly to the CEO and you will define ensure that our technology strategy aligns with business objectives, fosters innovation, and scales effectively. Your key responsibilities will include:
Technology Vision & Strategy
* Define and execute the overall technology vision, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Develop long-term technology roadmaps, balancing short-term product needs with long-term architectural sustainability.
* Develop a cohesive API strategy to ensure seamless integration across internal and external systems.
* Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continual improvement through the strategic adoption of emerging technologies (AI, automation, etc.).
Technical Architecture & Scalability
* Own the company’s technical architecture, making key decisions on frameworks, platforms, and infrastructure to support scalability, flexibility, and business growth.
* Ensure high-performance systems and architecture that scale with increasing demand and new features, balancing technical debt with modernization.
* Develop and oversee a robust infrastructure that guarantees the reliability, performance, and security of LeaseTeq's live digital platform.
Platform & Vendor Evaluation
* Evaluate and approve technical platforms, vendors, and third-party solutions, ensuring they meet the company's technical, security, and scalability requirements.
* Build strategic partnerships with vendors and industry leaders, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with the company’s technology vision.
* Oversee external partnerships to leverage expertise and innovation from the market.
Product Implementation, Delivery & Maintenance
* Lead the technical implementation and delivery of products, collaborating closely with the product team to ensure feasibility, security, and scalability.
* Oversee the engineering teams responsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of all technology products, ensuring timely and successful product launches.
* Maintain high standards of system uptime and performance through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and rapid incident resolution.
Live Infrastructure & Performance
* Own the availability, performance, and scalability of the live infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid response to issues.
* Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring systems to ensure continuous performance and availability of all digital services.
* Lead initiatives to ensure the long-term reliability and scalability of LeaseTeq's infrastructure, continually improving system performance.
Security, Compliance & Risk Management
* Establish and maintain best-in-class cybersecurity practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, DORA).
* Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to mitigate technology-related risks.
* Ensure that all third-party integrations meet the company's security, compliance, and performance standards.
Engineering Culture & Development Processes
* Establish and enforce best practices for software development, security, and DevOps.
* Lead and mentor a geographically distributed IT and engineering team, promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
* Implement and refine development processes, leveraging Agile (e.g., SCRUM, eXtreme Programming (XP)), DevOps, and CI/CD practices to optimize productivity and delivery speed.
* Track and measure engineering performance metrics to drive continual improvements in software quality and development efficiency.
Technology Budget & Resource Management
* Own the technology budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize business value.
* Conduct cost-benefit analyses of new technology investments, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
* Identify opportunities for cost-saving and operational efficiency without compromising service quality or security.
Your profile
Experience:
* Strategic thinker with visionary approach to technology and innovation.
* Startup experience, especially in building a B2B and B2C SaaS platform.
* Hands-on experience in architecting and implementing core systems, with the ability to make foundational technical decisions.
* Ability to develop and drive a SaaS strategy and to align all core processes towards growth targets.
* Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience managing geographically distributed teams.
* Ability to rapidly scale an organization and get aligned with diverse stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
* Experience in (BPMN 2.0) process modelling.
* Strong technical but also business process understanding in the automotive and/or auto finance environment would be a benefit.
Qualifications:
* Technical degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Communication & Language:
* Fluent in English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; German is a big plus.
Mindset:
* You embody agility in both mindset and practice, expertly employing agile management and methodologies to maximize impact and foster a dynamic division culture.
* You are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving our product forward.
Ready to create a future where automation and integration redefine the automotive and financial industries? We look forward to receiving your application!
Why us?
"We love processes that make life easier."
We offer a team-oriented and creative work environment, ESOP participation, flat hierarchies and lots of opportunities. Flexibility in location and hours is a given. An on-site presence of 2 days/week or 10 days/month is requested.
What counts is your personality - you have the opportunity to shape LeaseTeq every day with your ideas and to grow with us. We look forward to receiving applications from rebels, doers and anyone interested in achieving great things together with us.
LeaseTeq aims to become the leading financing ecosystem through cutting-edge digital solutions. The key enabler is a powerful digital platform that offers high automation and integration. It simplifies the financing process for both businesses and consumers, making it more efficient, transparent, and accessible.
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