CTO (f/m/d) in Impact Start-Up

SPRK. global GmbH, a leading green tech startup is currently seeking a CTO to join our talented development team. Our mission is to digitalize the food supply chain to facilitate a reduction in global food prices, lower CO2 emissions, and aid in combating world hunger.

As our CTO, you will lead our Product & Technology Team to execute a business-aligned technology strategy, driving innovation, managing key initiatives, and fostering strategic partnerships for a competitive edge.

• Lead and expand our Product & Technology Team at SPRK. global
• Develop and lead the technology strategy in alignment with SPRK's business objectives
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to your team and further recruit a high-performing engineering team
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to delivery
• Manage key tech initiatives and leverage strategic partnerships
• Evaluate and steer the implementation of new technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
• Collaborate with the CEO to represent the company's technological vision to investors, clients, and partners

• Experienced tech leader with track record of achievements in Start-Ups, preferably as a CTO in a B2B environment
• Proficiency in working with high-performance ecommerce and marketplace technology
• Experience with heterogeneous interfaces, to enable seamless data flow with supply and demand partners
• Extensive hands-on software development, engineering, technology architecture and AI & Machine Learning expertise
• Proficient in working with our main tech stack: Python, Django, AWS
• Can-do and roll-up sleeves mentality, solution orientation and output driven
• A strategic mindset with the ability to align technology strategies with overall business goals
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field

• Are you passionate about contributing to a groundbreaking innovation project aimed at combatting food waste and its environmental impact? Look no further than SPRK!
• We prioritize empowerment and creativity, ensuring that every team member has a significant degree of responsibility, the freedom to innovate, and the chance to effect real change right from the outset
• Prefer a dynamic work environment with the flexibility to balance office and remote work? You'll thrive in our modern, open-concept office nestled in vibrant Schöneberg
• At SPRK, we're not just colleagues; we're a unified team on a singular mission. We cherish collaboration, bonding over team lunches, after-work gatherings on our rooftop terrace, and engaging team events
• We prioritize the well-being of our employees, offering perks like monthly massages and access to our community fridge stocked with surplus food from our warehouse, ensuring that you can take home fresh items every week