CTO

MINDPICKED is a new generation recruitment firm providing companies solutions in their search for talent, and talents opportunities who wants to reach their potential.

We specialize in middle and senior management recruitment in various sectors and countless job functions.

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the end-to-end technology & strategy.

This role requires a leader who can blend technology excellence with business impact, bringing innovation to areas such as online travel sales, reservation systems, dynamic packaging, payments, and personalization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the company’s technology strategy, architecture, and long-term digital roadmap
• Modernize and scale core travel systems, including online booking, dynamic packaging, CRM, API integrations, and internal operations platforms
• Oversee engineering, DevOps, data, cybersecurity, and product technology teams
• Drive digital transformation initiatives in cooperation with business, product, and commercial teams
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and security across all digital channels and platforms
• Lead the development of AI-driven personalization, recommendation engines, and data analytics capabilities
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, SaaS partners, and integration providers (GDS, airline APIs, hotel suppliers, etc.)
• Foster a tech culture built on agility, quality, and continuous improvement
• Support the executive team in strategic planning, growth initiatives, and new digital revenue models

Qualifications

• Strong track record in leading digital transformation programs
• Hands-on experience in high-traffic platform architecture, cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure), and microservices
• Experience with travel industry technologies (GDS integrations, booking engines, inventory systems, payment platforms) is a strong advantage
• Proven ability to scale engineering teams and build modern development processes
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English