Technical CTO

Do you want to lead developers and off-shore partners, in situation of intense organisational change? Do you have the skills to understand customer requirements and transform this to requirements on IT solutions, architecture, dev ops, tests and verification?

In this new position as Tech Lead / CTO, based in Sundbyberg, you will be the leading the company's software development to new heights!

At Profoto, we empower our employees to challenge the status quo, make bold decisions, experiment and adapt, so we can grow together and make a great business even better. Profoto has created a company where high achievers are given opportunities to grow, develop and contribute on an international stage.

What we are looking for
Profoto is world leaders in lighting equipment, with a mission to fulfill the world best photographers need. We are currently in a transformation where our new customers are using their mobile phones as cameras and Profoto is now able to offer a complete photo solution based on Profoto camera app + connected lights. Simultaneously as the website will move to become the most important sales channel.

This force Profoto to transform the company from a hardware to a software company, where the customers' needs put requirements on the app, web services and eventually on the connected hardware. Not the other way around. You are responsible to lead this transformation.

Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for and lead the software development team, and manage a combination of internal and off-shored resources. You will develop and maintain processes to ensure maximum output and quality according to product road maps and various product owners requirements. An overall challenge is to get the separate development teams to work as one and apply highly agile and test-based working methods.

- Transform customer driven insights to IT system requirement, with emphasis on storage and usage of valuable customer data
- Overall architectural responsibility
- Review and feedback on code
- Technological vision and guidance
- Lead the teams and recruitment's
- Formalize the requirements and processes for the off-shore partner
- Develop and release of technical business projects.
- Act as scrum master and agile coach


Requirements
- Strong expertise in programming
- Analytical mindset, yet thriving to deliver result
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with high achieving coworkers
- Strong desire for driving and embracing change
- Strong desire to work in an international environment
- Strong architectural knowledge
- Experience as team leader
- Experience in agile development methods, Kanban and Scrum
- MSc or PhD in Computer Science
- Fluent in English, spoken and written


Your profile
You are a high performer who thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment. We are also looking for someone who:

- is an A-level developer with deep knowledge of programming
- is a good leader and comfortable to deliver results together with your team
- has a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
- is high-achiever that thrives in a challenging environment
- analytical, full of ideas, open and target oriented
- brings a strategic perspective but is not afraid to roll up their sleeves
- a strong desire to develop strong software architecture
- enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with high-achieving co-workers
- has a strong desire to drive and embrace change


Want to join Profoto - The Light Shaping Company?
If you feel you have what it takes to become our Tech Lead / CTO, please send an application with your CV, personal letter, and education records from university and high school grades. If you have any questions, please contact Carina Agnekull via email.

Last day to apply is 25 March 2020. Interviews will take place on a continuous basis, so apply today!

What we offer
Innovation has secured our position as the leading choice for the world's best photographers. So, our culture is creative, entrepreneurial, forward thinking and agile. That's why we're looking for the very best and the very brightest to help make us better. Talented and driven people who are keen to enter a growing and fast paced environment where responsibility is given early.

As a result, we've created a company where high achievers will be given every opportunity to grow, develop, and contribute on an international stage. That's massively important for us because ultimately - your success is our success.