CTO for global App:
Architect TT’s backend system end-to-end
Design highly scalable, global, secure platform
Supervise global hybrid team (India backend, Vietnam frontend, SEA QA, etc.)
Choose & build technical stack
Manage technical debt prevention
Build core APIs, data model, and cloud architecture
Eventually grow into VP Engineering / long-term CTO as company scales
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2️⃣ Technical Requirements
SkillLevel
Backend ArchitectureExpert
API Development (REST, WebSocket, real-time)Expert
Database (Postgres, SQL, NoSQL, scalability)Expert
Cloud (AWS / GCP / Azure)Strong experience
Security (data privacy, GDPR, end-to-end encryption)Very strong
Scalable SaaS system designProven experience
Team LeadershipStrong leadership, remote global teams
Fullstack familiarity (but hands-on backend)Good
Video platform architecture (since you have live sessions) very important
AI/ML (optional for MVP, but bonus for future)Optional but nice
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3️⃣ Experience Profile
RequirementMinimum
Years experience10+ years total
Past leadership roles4+ years leading backend team
Startups or SaaS experienceVery strong preference
Managed offshore teamsIdeally yes
Full system build experienceMandatory (not just feature work)
Communication (English)Fluent (for global team management)
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4️⃣ Soft Skills
Clear thinker — understands trade-offs, not perfectionist
Able to design now for MVP, but plan for scalability
Comfortable working directly with founders
No ego — open to hybrid global teams
Excellent communicator
“Get-it-done” attitude
Knows when to move fast, when to be careful
Fully remote-capable manager
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5️⃣ Geography
✅ Best target: Spain, Poland or romania
✅ Alternative (rare but possible): remote CTOs already working globally from other EU countries