Position: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

We’re seeking a visionary and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead the technical direction of our Shopify app ecosystem. As CTO, you’ll oversee engineering, architecture, security, and infrastructure while ensuring alignment between business goals and scalable product development. You’ll shape our technical roadmap, scale the team, and drive innovation across the stack.

About CPTN Limited

CPTN Limited is a fast-growing product company dedicated to building and scaling Shopify Apps. Under a B2B SaaS model, we serve over 10,000 merchants worldwide. Operating in partnership with private equity fund Capitaliply, we expand both organically and through strategic M&A. Joining CPTN means becoming part of an early-stage story—shaping the next-gen Shopify app ecosystem and growing alongside a thriving market.

What you will do

Technical Vision & Strategy

• Define and drive the long-term technology vision and architecture for our product suite

• Align technology initiatives with business objectives, growth goals, and investment priorities

• Champion the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and AI-enhanced workflows

• Evaluate new technologies, integrations, and M&A opportunities from a technical lens

Engineering Leadership & Scaling

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering organization, including backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA

• Set engineering standards for code quality, security, and delivery velocity

• Guide team structuring, hiring, and performance management to build a world-class tech team

• Foster a culture of ownership, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Platform Reliability & Infrastructure

• Oversee platform scalability, uptime, and performance across all applications

• Manage infrastructure strategy (cloud services, containerization, observability, CI/CD)

• Implement and enforce security protocols and data compliance standards (SOC 2, GDPR, etc.)

• Partner with DevOps to streamline deployments and minimize downtime across environments

Product & Business Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Sales, and Customer Support to align roadmap execution with market needs

• Participate in customer and partner conversations to inform technical strategy

• Serve as a key voice in fundraising, investor updates, and due diligence processes

• Contribute to pricing, packaging, and GTM strategy from a technical feasibility perspective

Must‑Have Experience

• 7+ years in software engineering with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or executive role

• Proven experience scaling B2B SaaS platforms with modern web technologies

• Expertise in PHP (Laravel), JavaScript (React), MySQL, Redis, and modern DevOps tooling

• Track record of building and managing high-performing, distributed engineering teams

• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and observability tools

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex tech to business outcomes

Bonus Points

• Shopify ecosystem experience (API integration, embedded apps, Shopify Polaris)

• AI/ML application in development workflows or customer-facing features

• Experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and high-load systems

• Previous startup or M&A experience in a high-growth SaaS environment

What We Offer

• Equity/shares in the company as part of your leadership package

• Flexible working hours and fully remote structure

• 20+ paid vacation days

• Performance bonuses and annual reviews

• Sponsored conferences, certifications, and continuous learning budget

• High ownership and strategic influence in a rapidly scaling company