Chief Technology Officer

Neho

Are you a visionary tech leader with a passion for building scalable digital products? Then join Neho as our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and help shape the future of real estate in Switzerland.Neho is one of Switzerland’s leading real estate brokerage companies, redefining the industry through innovation. We combine human expertise with powerful digital solutions to deliver a faster, more transparent, and more efficient real estate experience. Our approach has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the SEF Award 2023. What truly sets us apart is our fixed-price model, offering clients a modern alternative to traditional commission-based services, powered by advanced technology.If you are bold, adaptable, and energized by complex challenges, you’ll thrive at Neho. Our environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and driven by continuous learning. As CTO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technological vision, scaling our platforms, and empowering teams across the company while leading a talented, fully remote development team. A key focus of this role will be evolving our existing tech stack towards a more AI-driven technology landscape, enabling smarter, more automated, and more scalable products and processes.Your impact will extend far beyond Neho: together, we aim not only to lead the market, but to fundamentally reinvent how real estate works.Chief Technology OfficerYour Tasks1. Technology Strategy & ArchitectureDefine and drive Neho’s technology vision and roadmap in line with business goalsLead the design, development, and transformation of our internal platforms, CRM, and digital toolsDrive the strategic evolution of our core technology stack toward an AI-centric architecture, embedding machine learning and intelligent automation to enhance product value, scalability, and operational efficiencyLead architectural decisions across platforms, data, and cloud strategyEstablish best practices across software development, DevOps, testing, and quality2. LeadershipRecruit senior engineers and engineering leaders as the organization scalesLead and structure a fully remote team of 20 developers, provide guidance and develop internal leadersEnable and support teams in adopting AI-driven approaches while maintaining strong engineering fundamentals3. Execution & Delivery ExcellenceEnsure fast, reliable, and predictable delivery of product and platform initiativesEstablish effective delivery processes (Agile/Shape-Up/Hybrid)Remove blockers and manage cross-team dependenciesHold teams accountable for outcomes, not just output4. Quality, Security & Operational StabilitySet standards for code quality, testing, and reviewsOwn system reliability, monitoring, and incident responseEnsure security, privacy, and compliance (GDPR, SOC2, etc. where relevant)Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks as the platform scales5. Business & Stakeholder AlignmentTranslate business needs into scalable technical solutionsWork closely with CEO, Head of Product, and other leaders on prioritiesClearly communicate technical trade-offs and translate to non-technical stakeholdersSupport go-to-market initiatives, integrations, and evolving customer needsWhat we offerA unique career opportunity to lead the technology function of a fast-growing scale-up within the real estate industryShape the future of real estate tech in Switzerland:Define the technology strategy, drive platform development, and deliver data-driven, efficient, and scalable solutions that give Neho a competitive edgeMake a tangible impact by shaping both technology and business initiatives, contributing your ideas directly to strategic decision-makingEnjoy flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and the freedom to work autonomously and leave your markBe part of an energetic, forward-thinking team spanning our HQ in Lausanne and our TechLab in RomaniaThrive in an entrepreneurial, innovative culture that values transparency, fairness, and strong team supportCompetitive benefits including 5 weeks of vacation, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, remote work options, regular team events, and partner discountsWhat you bringEssential5+ years of experience in leading remote tech teams in a CTO function or equivalent roleStrong track record working for startups or scale-ups with the ability to thrive in dynamic, high-growth environmentsPassionate about leading, coaching and mentoring engineering teams, challenging technical decisions, identifying skill gaps, and driving continuous improvement in team performance and efficiencyExperience leading AI-driven projects or integrating AI into products or processesProven experience leading the evolution of technology platforms to improve productivity, efficiency, and engineering outputStrong technical foundation with the ability to understand, evaluate, and guide engineering decisionsDemonstrated knowledge in managing and maintaining web-based CRM systems, ensuring smooth operation and supporting ongoing development and optimizationResults-driven with a strong commitment to achieving excellence and driving initiatives across the organizationProven ability to collaborate across departments and work with management to define technology strategy, product roadmaps, and execution plansProfessional proficiency in EnglishNice to haveExperience in transitions towards AI-driven systems or architecturesExpertise with PHP, Laravel at scale and react architectureKnowledge of additional technologies listed in tech stack belowFrench or Romanian language skillsWhat you are working withAs our CTO, you will lead a sophisticated technology landscape that powers our platforms and digital products. While hands-on coding is not required, familiarity with some technologies would be beneficial.The current stack includes:Back-end:PHP with Laravel, including advanced features like service containers, facades, middleware, service providers, and optimized database interactions with Eloquent ORM (handling N+1 issues, eager loading, and scopes)Front-end:ReactJS for our CRMs and customer-facing experiences, plus NextJS for a recently acquired platformUI / Styling:Bootstrap (CSS framework) for responsive and scalable interfacesAPIs & Integrations:REST and GraphQL for seamless internal and external integrationsBackground Processes & Queues:Redis, Horizon, and job queues for efficient, reliable asynchronous processingAuthentication & Security:Robust auth systems including Sanctum, Passport, and OAuth2.If this sounds like the right professional opportunity for you, then apply now with your CV inEnglish.Please note that we are only considering applications submitted through our career page:https://careers.neho.ch/