Hybrid CTO – Head of Tech & AI Development – Head of Engineering

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About the role

  • CTO overseeing technology and AI strategy for a digital agency in Cologne-Bonn. Leading a team of skilled developers towards strategic goals and modern architecture implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Take strategic and operational responsibility for the entire technology function
  • Lead, coach and develop a developer team of approximately 40 people
  • Establish standards for architecture, code quality, security and deployment
  • Make strategic decisions regarding tech stacks and infrastructure
  • Serve as the technical representative of the company in key projects and in client meetings

Requirements

  • Several years of leadership experience in a comparable CTO, Tech Lead or Head of Engineering role, or as a Lead Architect
  • Deep understanding of modern software development, architectural principles and agile project methodologies
  • Solid knowledge of modern web and cloud technologies
  • Very good German and English language skills
  • Experience in stakeholder management and handling multiple concurrent client projects with direct client contact

Benefits

  • Significant scope to shape both strategy and implementation
  • Autonomous teams that are built on trust and initiative
  • Flexible working models and modern remote-first structures
  • Individually negotiable compensation with a clear performance-related component
  • A learning-oriented culture that actively promotes knowledge sharing and innovation
  • Opportunity to play a major role in shaping digital future topics such as AI and cloud architecture

Job title

CTO – Head of Tech & AI Development – Head of Engineering

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

€90,000 - €110,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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