Deputy Chief Technology Officer at Davethan Technologies Limited

Davethan Technologies Limited specializes in scalable software, cloud apps, AI-driven business intelligence, and cybersecurity. Operating in the UK and Nigeria, we enhance efficiency, security, and digital transformation. Our services include Managed IT, procurement, custom software, and project management, helping businesses streamline operations and scale successfully.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Chief Technology Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Deputy CTO) to partner closely with the CTO in driving the company’s technology vision, execution, and scale.
• This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned technologist who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and can balance strategic thinking with deep technical execution.
• The Deputy CTO will help translate business strategy into robust, secure, and scalable technology platforms while mentoring engineering leaders and ensuring delivery excellence across teams.

Key Responsibilities
Technology Leadership & Strategy:

• Support the CTO in defining and executing the company’s technology roadmap and architecture
• Translate product and business requirements into scalable, reliable, and secure systems
• Drive technology decisions that balance speed, quality, cost, and long-term scalability
• Act as CTO delegate when required, including executive and investor interactions

Engineering Execution:

• Oversee day-to-day execution across engineering, infrastructure, and IT operations
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of platforms and services
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Team Leadership & Growth:

• Mentor and develop engineering managers, tech leads, and senior engineers
• Help recruit, onboard, and retain top technical talent
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence
• Promote agile methodologies and data-driven decision-making

Architecture, Security & Compliance:

• Own or co-own system architecture across cloud, application, and data layers
• Ensure compliance with relevant security and regulatory standards
• Drive DevOps, CI/CD, and automation maturity across teams
• Partner with Product, Security, and Operations to deliver secure-by-design solutions

Core Requirements
Mandatory Technical Skills & Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology leadership
• 3+ years in a senior leadership role (Director of Engineering, Head of Engineering, VP Eng, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment
• Strong system design and architecture expertise for scalable, distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams (backend, frontend, cloud, data)

Technical Stack Expectations:

• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS / Azure / GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform or similar
• Backend: Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or similar enterprise-grade languages
• Frontend (working knowledge): React, Angular, or Vue
• Databases: SQL & NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
• Architecture: Microservices, APIs, event-driven systems
• Security: Authentication/authorization, encryption, secure SDLC practices

Mandatory Certifications:

• Candidates must hold at least two of the following (or equivalent):
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)or
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Preferred (Strong Advantage)

• Experience scaling systems from early-stage to millions of users
• Exposure to SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, or Enterprise IT platforms
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, or similar compliance frameworks
• MBA or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Previous experience acting asinterim CTO or technology co-founder

Leadership & Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Excellent communicator who can translate technical complexity to non-technical stakeholders
• Calm, decisive leader under pressure
• High ownership mindset with a bias toward action
• Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the core technology of a fast-growing startup
• Direct influence on product, architecture, and company strategy
• Competitive salary + equity/options
• Flexible working arrangements
• A culture that values impact, innovation, and continuous learning

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online