Description:
ENVIRONMENT:
Our client is a leading digital agency specialising in performance marketing, technology, and digital platforms for the world’s most respected luxury travel and hospitality brands. They are seeking a Head of Technology to lead the next phase of the Group’s technical maturity, strengthening delivery reliability, evolving their platform and infrastructure, and building a high-performing technology team that scales with the business.
DUTIES:
Technology Leadership & Delivery
Own end-to-end technology delivery across their client portfolio and internal platforms Lead and develop a team of Full Stack Developers, remaining technically fluent and close to delivery Set and uphold standards for code quality, architecture, security, and delivery reliability Provide technical leadership across web platforms, CMS builds, front-end frameworks, APIs, and infrastructure Take ultimate accountability for technical outcomes, delivery quality, and production stability
Infrastructure, Security & Reliability
Oversee infrastructure, hosting environments, deployment pipelines, and monitoring Ensure robust security practices, backups, and incident response processes Lead infrastructure upgrades, rebuilds, and preventative improvements as required Reduce operational risk through documentation, validation checks, and systemisation
Architecture & Platform Evolution
Guide system architecture and technical decision-making across client and internal products, with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and scale Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term maintainability and scalability Partner with leadership on the evolution of their proprietary platforms and internal tooling Identify and manage technical debt pragmatically
Team & Culture
Build a calm, accountable, and high-performing technology culture Mentor and support developers, providing clear expectations and constructive feedback Ensure healthy collaboration between Technology, Client Experience, Marketing, and Operations Lead by example, hands-on when required, but focused on leverage and enablement
Commercial & Leadership Alignment
Act as the senior technology voice in leadership discussions Support accurate scoping, estimation, and delivery planning Protect margins through realistic timelines and sound technical decisions Partner with the CEO on technology strategy, resourcing, and budgeting
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience & Qualifications
Required
8+years’ experience in web or platform development (full stack)
04 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za