CTO-Full stack Development

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  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Role PurposeLead the digital transformation journey of a fast-growing, multi-generational enterprise by designing and executing a practical, ROI-driven tech roadmap. Balance strategic foresight with deep hands-on execution across ERP, cloud, infra, automation, and business-aligned POCs.Key Responsibilities
  • Define and implement tech strategy aligned to business goals
  • Own end-to-end execution of projects across ERP, IoT, GenAI, infra, and automation
  • Deliver business-aligned POCs (e.g., IoT-based remote tracking, internal AI chatbots)
  • Oversee ERP implementation (Focus ERP) and manage all tech vendors
  • Act as single point of contact for outsourced/contracted tech projects
  • Manage cloud and on-prem infrastructure, security, uptime, and cost optimization
  • Mentor and upskill internal IT team; build a high-performance tech culture
  • Ensure tech governance, compliance, and disaster recovery frameworks
Ideal Candidate ProfileDemographics
  • Based in or open to relocating to Chennai
  • 12–18 years total experience in product/tech leadership roles
  • Preferably an engineering graduate (CS/IT) + MBA or certified enterprise architect
  • Stability: Minimum 3+ years average tenure across recent roles
Technical & Functional Skills
  • Strong architecture and development background — Java/Node/React/Angular preferred
  • Proven hands-on execution of digital transformation, ERP rollout, and automation
  • Cloud-native mindset with multi-cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • POC building experience — especially around GenAI, ML, and IoT integrations
  • Strong grasp of DevOps, SRE, microservices, APIs, and integration patterns
  • Track record of product/solution delivery in SME/manufacturing context
Leadership & Execution Capabilities
  • Comfortable leading small IT teams in fast-moving, promoter-led businesses
  • Experience as a full-stack developer turned engineering/tech leader is a plus
  • Strong business acumen — understands how tech drives operations & P&L
  • Prior experience in MES, manufacturing digitalization, or ERP/infrastructure transformation
  • Strategic yet hands-on — builds architecture and writes code if needed
Behavioral & Culture Fit
  • Self-starter with a “builder” mindset
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, speed, and flat hierarchies
  • High integrity, low-ego professional who thrives in owner-led environments
  • Calm under pressure, decisive, and accountable
  • Flexible for a 6-day work week in a growing enterprise
Key Selection Criteria SummaryCriteriaMust HaveLocationChennai-based or willing to relocateTotal Experience12–18 yearsTech StackJava/Node/React/Angular + Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)ERP ExposureFocus ERP or equivalent implementation leadershipBusiness ExposureManufacturing/Industrial SME or mid-sized enterpriseLeadership StyleStrategic + hands-on; small-team leadershipRecent Hands-on WorkPOC execution, full-stack development, integrationCulture FitPractical, solutions-first, SME-alignedCertifications (Preferred)TOGAF, Azure/AWS, PMP, SAFE/AgileExpected CTCUp to 40 LPA

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