Deputy CTO

Programmers Force


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Lahore
Contract type: Full time
Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Drive the technical roadmap and architecture of our products, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Oversee and guide the development across major stacks{{:}} Laravel, Node.js, React.js, and Python.
SaaS Product Oversigh

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  • Lead product engineering efforts with a SaaS mindset — focusing on multi-tenancy, uptime, integrations, and platform reliability.
  • Ensure Shufti Pro's API-first architecture, modular microservices, and deployment strategies follow best practices.
  • Partner with Product Management to prioritize features and technical debt, with a focus on time-to-market and regulatory requirements.
Team & People Managemen

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  • Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams including backend, frontend, DevOps, QA, and data.
  • Build a culture of performance, innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify gaps in team capabilities and assist in recruitment, onboarding, and upskilling.
Security, Compliance & Qualit

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  • Ensure systems meet industry standards for security (ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS) and compliance (AML/KYC regulations).
  • Embed security and quality practices across CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
  • Support regular audits, penetration testing, and code reviews.
Innovation & Strateg

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  • Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks for applicability to Shufti's vision.
  • Represent the tech team in strategic discussions with leadership, partners, and regulators.
  • Foster collaboration with AI/ML research teams for innovation in identity verification and fraud detection.



Requirement

sTechnical Expertis

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  • 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3-5 years in a technical leadership role.
  • Hands-on experience with the following stacks{{:}
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    • Backend{{:}} Laravel (PHP), Node.js, Python (Flask/Djang
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    • SQL Cloud & DevOps{{:}} AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipe
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s Product & Domain Kno

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  • ledge Experience building and scaling SaaS platforms, preferably in Fintech, RegTech, or Identity Verification dom
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  • ins. Deep understanding of KYC/AML compliance, security protocols, data privacy regulations, and global fintech ecosys
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ems. Leadership & Mana

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  • ement Proven ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environ
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  • ent. Strong communication and stakeholder management sk
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  • lls. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, OKRs, and tech
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PIs. Preferred Qualific

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  • tions Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related f
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  • eld. Certifications or specialization in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, or fintech regulat
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  • ons. Previous experience in AI-driven product environments is
a plus

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