Chief Technology Officer

Company Description Kunyo.co, founded in 2015, is a leading online retailer in Nepal, focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience, a wide range of genuine products, and reliable nationwide fulfillment. The company operates a state-of-the-art e-commerce platform with integrated payment systems and aims to become the industry leader in game keys, gaming services, and gift cards in Nepal over the next decade. Kunyo.co emphasizes strong partnerships by consistently improving services, choices, and pricing. With an intuitive user interface and extensive payment options, Kunyo.co offers a hassle-free, convenient, and instantaneous online shopping experience.Role Description The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Bāgmatī, Nepal. The CTO will oversee all aspects of technology strategy, including the design, development, and maintenance of Kunyo.co’s e-commerce platform and integrated payment systems. This role involves leading software development teams, defining technical architecture, coordinating product development roadmaps, and ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing systems. The CTO will collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align IT strategy with business goals, manage technology projects and budgets, and introduce innovations that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting technical standards, mentoring engineering staff, monitoring system performance and security, and managing relationships with external technology partners and vendors.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Software Development and Product Development skills, with experience building and scaling customer-facing platforms.Candidates should possess IT Strategy and Architecture skills, including defining technology roadmaps and designing secure, scalable system architectures.Candidates should possess Project Management skills, with a track record of delivering complex technology initiatives on time and within budget.Proficiency in modern web technologies, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and payment integrations is highly beneficial.Experience leading and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced digital or e-commerce environment is preferred.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.Experience in online retail, gaming services, or digital products, and familiarity with the Nepalese market and regulatory environment, is an advantage.