Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer – French fluent Join Paradox EN to lead the tech vision for a revolutionary EdTech platform. Deep inside you are looking for a new adventure with Freedom, Ambition and Impact. Are you inspired to build a massive EdTech company that will empower millions of people? Are you a mission‑driven technologist who wants to shape the future of education using cutting‑edge tech? Your Mission 🚀 Think Nike meets Netflix, powered by neuroscience. You will bring AI, immersive media and obsess‑level execution to create breakthrough learning experiences. Your main goal is to build the platform that powers our ecosystem. Responsibilities Set the tech vision Architect the future of learning tech. Align tech with product, growth & design for maximum impact. Explore breakthrough tech—AI, speech recognition, adaptive learning, mobile‑native UX. Build the product & prototypes Lead full‑stack development of the core platform. Co‑create MVPs with product & design, test relentlessly, iterate and ship fast. Prioritize simplicity, performance, and “wow” moments. Supercharge internal systems Streamline infrastructure, automation & back‑office tooling. Choose best‑in‑class tools (buy vs build) to scale fast and stay lean. Design robust, scalable architectures for every business unit. Drive data strategy & observability Build a modern data stack for real‑time decisions. Implement clean pipelines, automated dashboards & A/B testing. Ensure full visibility on product usage, engagement & outcomes. Own delivery & prioritisation Translate the product vision into a real‑life roadmap. Align with product on what ships when, with ruthless prioritisation. Manage tech budgets, timelines & key metrics. Represent tech internally & externally Speak at events, write articles, build visibility in tech circles. Be a true partner to business, product & design teams. Lead your team to excellence Mentor, retain world‑class engineers. Set high standards in code quality, documentation & velocity. Cultivate a culture of ownership, experimentation & high performance. Do you recognise yourself? Track record as a startup‑savvy CTO building world‑class teams and products from 0 → 1. Obsessed with shipping, learning & improving—data‑informed, never perfectionist. Strategic and hands‑on: design architecture and jump into code when needed. Deep care for education, personal growth & impact; want work to matter. Lead with energy, clarity & empathy—attract A‑players who follow your lead. Languages French & English fluency. Tech Stack Backend: Nest.js (TypeScript) Frontend: Next.js Architecture: microservices, AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch), Vercel Containers & DevOps: Docker, CI/CD pipelines Data: DBT, ETLs, Metabase, Redshift Productivity: Notion, Webflow, Make, Airtable, N8N Culture & Benefits Freedom: remote or hybrid, trusted delivery. Ambition: grow surrounded by smart colleagues, build an iconic brand like Nike. Impact: transform people’s lives at scale. Optimise for impact—clean code, fast move. Remote culture from day one; optional offices in Dubai & Lisbon. Perks for full‑time employees: standing desk, Macbook, 350€ fitness, 150€ learning budget, 1:1 coaching, team building. Travel to Dubai frequently. Hiring Process A 6‑to‑8 minute application survey (with a short video assignment). Video call with Timy to discuss career path & ambitions. Video call with Gab (Head of Engineering) on tech fit. Video call with Angel on culture fit. Tech case study presentation to the Leadership Team. Reference check to understand work style. Senior level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Education #J-18808-Ljbffr