Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Catilas Resources Limited

Catilas Resources Limited - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The CTO will report to the Chief Executive Officer, and you will be responsible for executing a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with our client’s business goals and supports their growth plans.
• You will supervise all technical aspects of the company, accelerate digital innovation within the organisation, and lead technical staff to ensure that products and services are developed efficiently.

Objectives

• Identify and evaluate the latest technologies, assessing their potential for strategic advantage and business impact.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership, business units, and stakeholders to understand their technological needs and drive technology-enabled business initiatives.
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the technology teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Accelerate innovation initiatives to enhance our products, services, and processes for optimum efficiency.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners, evaluating and selecting the most suitable solutions and services.
• Oversee the development and implementation of scalable and secure technology systems, software solutions, and infrastructure.

Your Task

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy tailored to the client’s objectives, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Create and manage the technology budget, optimising resource allocation and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the design and implementation of robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements and security standards.
• Maintain efficient technology operations, including systems infrastructure, network, data management, and security protocols.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior technology leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP.
• Proven experience with systems architecture, software development, and digital transformation.
• Excellent team leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g. AWS, ITIL, PMP).
• Familiarity with Nigerian tech regulatory frameworks and infrastructure realities
• Experience scaling technical teams in startups.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.