Locadas is a fast-growing startup determined to transform local services by connecting neighbors and empowering anyone to offer their skills for profit. Backed by early investments and set to launch across Germany, we aim to go from zero to thousands of users in record time. We value bold ideas, community-driven innovation, and a hands-on approach to solving real-world problems.
Tasks
As CTO, you will be the technical visionary behind our platform, shaping both our immediate product roadmap and our long-term tech strategy. You’ll work closely with the founding team and hold a significant equity stake, giving you direct influence on Locadas’ future.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Strategy & Architecture
* Define and execute the overall tech stack, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
* Evaluate new technologies to keep us at the cutting edge.
1. Team Leadership & Growth
* Build, mentor, and lead an engineering team passionate about delivering high-quality code and user-friendly products.
* Foster a collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and continuous learning.
1. Product Development
* Work hand-in-hand with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver features that delight users.
* Balance speed and quality, maintaining a high development velocity without compromising on technical excellence.
1. Security & Compliance
* Oversee data protection measures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
* Implement best practices for data security and privacy, crucial for user trust.
1. Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with Marketing, Operations, and other teams to align technology initiatives with business goals.
* Provide regular technical insights to the founders and potential investors, supporting strategic decisions.
Requirements
Extensive Technical Expertise: Proven track record in full-stack development or system architecture. Experience scaling platforms to thousands (or millions) of users is a plus.
Leadership Skills: Ability to build and motivate a high-performing tech team. Previous management or leadership experience is highly valued.
Startup Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. You’re hands-on, proactive, and embrace challenges head-on.
Strategic Vision: Capable of balancing day-to-day technical demands with the bigger picture of shaping the company’s future.
Strong Communication: Able to explain complex tech topics to non-technical stakeholders and align the team around a shared vision.
Benefits
Equity Stake: A meaningful share of the company, directly tying your success to Locadas’ overall growth.
High Impact: Shape the technological core of a platform aiming to revolutionize local services.
Rapid Growth: Join at a pivotal moment—launching across Germany and scaling from zero to thousands of users.
Collaborative Culture: Flat hierarchies, open communication, and a strong sense of community and purpose.
Future Prospects: As part of the founding team, you’ll have a direct hand in major strategic decisions and the opportunity to grow into a long-term leadership role.
If you’re excited to lead a tech team from the ground up, shape our product vision, and build a community-focused platform that transforms local services, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV, GitHub profile (if available), and a short note on why you want to join Locadas.
Join us as CTO and help redefine how neighbors connect and thrive—one service at a time.