Strategic Leadership
Define and drive the overall tech vision for the company —how the platform grows, evolves, and scales.
Align the product roadmap with the company’s goals—what features to build and when.
Ensure the platform is easy to use, reliable, and future-proof.
Product \& Platform Development
Oversee the design and development of all product features (tendering, supplier matching, procurement workflows, etc.).
Make sure product updates are delivered on time and with high quality.
Keep the product fast, stable, and ready to handle more users and data.
Partnerships \& Commercialisation
Identify and build strategic partnerships with other software platforms (like SAP, Microsoft, Oracle) to integrate the platform into broader workflows.
Lead technical discussions with external tech teams to make sure the firm can connect easily with their systems.
Work with business and sales teams to position the firm as a plug-and-play solution for large enterprises.
Team Management
Manage and grow the software team
Hire the right people, set the right processes, and create a high-performance engineering culture.
Make sure developers are focused on the highest-priority tasks that drive business value.
Infrastructure \& Operations
Oversee hosting, performance, security, and data privacy.
Ensure company's platform runs smoothly for all users, even as more companies join.
Plan ahead for scaling up, including server capacity and database needs.
Data \& Security
Ensure compliance with Swiss and EU data laws (GDPR, etc.).
Protect user and company data from security threats.
Regularly review and update system security protocols.
Innovation \& Tech Trends
Stay on top of new technologies, especially in AI and automation, to be competitive.
Lead experiments to test and implement useful innovations (e.g., smart recommendations, auto-generated tenders).
Support for Business \& Investors
Work closely with the CEO and sales teams to translate business needs into tech decisions.
Help in investor meetings—explain the tech, the scalability, and how the company stands out.
Provide metrics, updates, and clear visibility into the development pipeline.
Communication \& Collaboration
Act as a link between technical and non-technical teams (e.g., design, sales, client success).
Collect user feedback and use it to guide feature development and improvements.
Ensure that everyone in the company understands what’s being built and why.
Requirements: ·
7–12 years
of experience in software development or tech project/product management
· Proven background in
SaaS or platform-based companies
·
Bachelor’s degree
in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (e.g., Software, Electrical, or Systems Engineering).
·
Master’s degree (optional but advantageous)
in Computer Science, Engineering Management, Business Administration (MBA, especially with a tech focus)
· Strong understanding of:
PHP/Laraval
Cloud infrastructure
(AWS, Azure, or GCP)
API integrations
and
system scalability
Enterprise tools
like SAP, Microsoft, or Oracle
· Ability to define and execute
product vision
aligned with business goals
· Experience delivering features like
tendering, procurement, supplier matching
· Prior exposure to
B2B, construction tech, or proptech
(preferred)
· Skilled at
building and leading tech teams
; strong hiring and agile process management
· Experience ensuring timely, high-quality product releases
· Familiarity with
data privacy laws
(GDPR, Swiss data regulations)
· Knowledge of
security standards
and platform performance management
· Strong collaboration with
business leaders, sales, and investors.
·
Fluency in German/ French required