Job Description
Position: Assistant Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Freelance Contractor (Individual Freelancers Only - No Agencies or Teams)
Contract Term: Open Ended Contract (Long Term)
Note: Only Former CTOs, Former Director of Engineering professionals should apply.
We're looking for a highly experienced and technically skilled Assistant CTO to join our lean, fast-moving development team. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on development work - you'll collaborate closely with the CTO to define the technical roadmap, lead development sprints, and directly contribute to codebases that power our core systems.
As Assistant CTO, you'll not only oversee and mentor a team of developers but also write production-ready code, manage critical projects end-to-end, and help modernize our architecture. You'll play a central role in scaling our infrastructure and delivering features with real business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Technical Execution
• Work with the CTO to define and execute technical strategy
• Lead a team of 10+ engineers across sprint planning, task scoping, and execution
• Balance team mentorship with active contribution to the codebase
• Set and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices
Full-Stack Development & System Architecture
• Design and build scalable full-stack applications using PHP (MVC framework)
• Maintain and refactor legacy code into clean, well-documented systems
• Build features, fix bugs, and optimize performance across front-end and back-end components
• Work with RabbitMQ for asynchronous messaging and job queues
• Manage LAMP environments and leverage Linux command line tools for devops and server management
AI & Innovation:
Integrate and enhance AI-driven features, including large language models and natural language processing capabilities, to improve system functionality.
Release Management & Support:
Maintain production integrity of code releases and infrastructure.
Coordinate with data center support to ensure optimal server performance.
Act as a high-level point of contact for critical support issues, including availability outside normal hours for urgent matters.
Required Skills & Experience:
• 8+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Previous experience as a CTO or in a senior technical leadership role (Assistant CTO, Technical Director, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented PHP and MVC frameworks.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (including jQuery), and SQL (MySQL).
• Experience with Linux command line and Bash.
• Familiarity with Git and Subversion for version control.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Comfortable explaining complex technical ideas to both developers and stakeholders.
• Able to balance leadership duties with personal development tasks.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
Nice to Have:
• Experience with RabbitMQ and messaging queues.
• DevOps, SEO, automated QA, or DBA experience.
• Familiarity with AI tools, NLP, and large language models.
• Networking, VOIP, Asterisk programming.
• Experience with high-traffic e-commerce systems.
• Understanding of online marketing and fulfillment workflows.
Work Requirements:
• Work hours during or close to US East Coast business hours (+:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST).
• Availability for two key weekends a year: Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
• Emergency availability outside normal hours.
• Internet speed of at least +0 Mbps down / 30 Mbps up.
• Ability to place calls to US phone numbers.
Freelance Contractor (Individual Freelancers Only - No Agencies or Teams)
Contract Term: Open Ended Contract (Long Term)
Note: Only Former CTOs, Former Director of Engineering professionals should apply.
We're looking for a highly experienced and technically skilled Assistant CTO to join our lean, fast-moving development team. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on development work - you'll collaborate closely with the CTO to define the technical roadmap, lead development sprints, and directly contribute to codebases that power our core systems.
As Assistant CTO, you'll not only oversee and mentor a team of developers but also write production-ready code, manage critical projects end-to-end, and help modernize our architecture. You'll play a central role in scaling our infrastructure and delivering features with real business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Technical Execution
• Work with the CTO to define and execute technical strategy
• Lead a team of 10+ engineers across sprint planning, task scoping, and execution
• Balance team mentorship with active contribution to the codebase
• Set and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices
Full-Stack Development & System Architecture
• Design and build scalable full-stack applications using PHP (MVC framework)
• Maintain and refactor legacy code into clean, well-documented systems
• Build features, fix bugs, and optimize performance across front-end and back-end components
• Work with RabbitMQ for asynchronous messaging and job queues
• Manage LAMP environments and leverage Linux command line tools for devops and server management
AI & Innovation:
Integrate and enhance AI-driven features, including large language models and natural language processing capabilities, to improve system functionality.
Release Management & Support:
Maintain production integrity of code releases and infrastructure.
Coordinate with data center support to ensure optimal server performance.
Act as a high-level point of contact for critical support issues, including availability outside normal hours for urgent matters.
Required Skills & Experience:
• 8+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Previous experience as a CTO or in a senior technical leadership role (Assistant CTO, Technical Director, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented PHP and MVC frameworks.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (including jQuery), and SQL (MySQL).
• Experience with Linux command line and Bash.
• Familiarity with Git and Subversion for version control.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Comfortable explaining complex technical ideas to both developers and stakeholders.
• Able to balance leadership duties with personal development tasks.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
Nice to Have:
• Experience with RabbitMQ and messaging queues.
• DevOps, SEO, automated QA, or DBA experience.
• Familiarity with AI tools, NLP, and large language models.
• Networking, VOIP, Asterisk programming.
• Experience with high-traffic e-commerce systems.
• Understanding of online marketing and fulfillment workflows.
Work Requirements:
• Work hours during or close to US East Coast business hours (+:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST).
• Availability for two key weekends a year: Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
• Emergency availability outside normal hours.
• Internet speed of at least +0 Mbps down / 30 Mbps up.
• Ability to place calls to US phone numbers.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant CTO position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Bangalore offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
