CTO (Core Products)

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world with 500 million users across 60+ brands. We are seeking a CTO to lead our Core IT team of 55 employees and drive technology strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Manage a development team of 55 employees
• Ensure the stability and reliability of the department's infrastructure in collaboration with the infrastructure team
• Implement measures to reduce time-to-live (TTL) of development and live delivery
• Define and execute the technology strategy in alignment with business goals

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in enterprise digital companies
• Experience with high-load systems and architectural patterns
• Strong development/QA background
• Deep focus on the business impact of technology decisions
• Independent experience in budgeting large-scale projects
• Experience with team growth and development
• Ability to align technical decisions with business objectives and anticipate industry trends
• Strong leadership skills in managing and motivating teams within a collaborative environment
• Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Fluent Russian speaker

• Remote opportunity to work full time
• Vacation: 28 calendar days per year
• Wellness days: 7 days per year for personal matters
• Bonuses: Up to $5,000 for successful referrals
• Professional development: 50% payment for training, conferences, and meetings
• English lessons: Corporate discount available
• Health benefits: Up to $1,000 gross per year for medical insurance or doctor fees
• Workplace organization: Equipped workplace provided or up to $1,000 reimbursement every 3 years
• Gamified gratitude system: Earn bonuses from colleagues for merchandise, team building, and services
• Great Place to Work US Certification™ (August 2024)