Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – AI & Engineering Strategy at Oowlish

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary Deputy CTO with deep experience transforming engineering processes through the strategic use of Artificial Intelligence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who has successfully guided development teams toward higher velocity, quality, and operational excellence by introducing and optimizing AI-powered practices. In this role, you will help refine, elevate, and scale existing engineering processes, strengthening the connection between architectural governance, team growth, and customer-facing technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• →Lead the adoption of Generative AI tools and coding assistants to reduce cycle times and eliminate repetitive engineering tasks
• →Define and track KPIs related to AI adoption to prove ROI
• →Establish a secure framework for using AI tools with adherence to data privacy, IP protection, and security compliance
• →Design and oversee the roadmap for complex, scalable platforms built for resilience and future growth
• →Continuously evaluate and optimize infrastructure and cloud strategy to support high-performance AI integration
• →Provide high-level technical guidance to Principal Engineers and Architects
• →Build and structure high-performing engineering teams from the ground up
• →Implement AI-native workflows that redefine hiring, onboarding, and talent management
• →Foster an environment where experimentation is encouraged with accountability and delivery
• →Serve as the primary technical voice in high-stakes client meetings
• →Partner with Sales and Product teams to articulate competitive advantage of AI-enabled development
• →Ensure flexibility and compliance of AI adoption strategies to meet diverse client requirements