Lead Engineer & Head of Tech

Salary Competitive

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of our business. You will communicate with employees, stakeholders and customers to ensure our company’s technologies are used appropriately.

Strategic thinking and strong business acumen are essential in this role. We expect you to be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts. If you are also an excellent communicator and public speaker, we’d like to meet you.


  • Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships

  • Represent the technological agenda in staff meetings and when making hiring decisions

  • Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs

  • Develop, track and control the development of annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and operations

  • Manage and optimize infrastructure assets to satisfy internal financial targets

  • Create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence

  • Consolidate our technology platforms and create plans for each

  • Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics

  • Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture

  • Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape

  • Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity

  • Work closely with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to define and deliver new products and enhancements

For more information or questions please contact us at teamsheart@hrtnet.net

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Equity package
Equity package

Want to be a partner? Look no further.

Skill development
Skill development

We want to take you from good to great.

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

You know how you perform best. Work from your couch, your favorite cafe or abroad when you feel like it.

Wellness
Wellness

Strengthen your body with office yoga and handstands or leave your body in good hands by our masseuse.

Work life balance
Work life balance

Carve out time for your kids, friends and personal cider projects.

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Working at
HeartNet

HeartNet is the blockchain protocol designed to tackle the growing rate of hypertension and NCDs in Africa. Aimed at supporting and strengthening the medical protocols currently used in developing countries to manage hypertension. We will help to tackle the factors driving higher prevalence rates. HeartNet will use DApps to eliminate counterfeit medication, increase traceability and boost trust in the Pharma supply chain. HeartNet makes medications readily available at pharmacies at more affordable rates.

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