Startup CTO

Welcome to Homways 🏠  

🌟Homways is an innovative software company dedicated to revolutionizing the apartment rental process. Our platform simplifies the rental application process for tenants by providing a single application that can be used across multiple apartments. We help renters find apartments that meet their specific needs and preferences while ensuring they qualify based on their application results. Join us in our mission to transform the rental market and provide a seamless experience for renters and property managers alike. 

We’re looking for a highly skilled and visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead our technology strategy and oversee the development of our platform. The CTO will play a critical role in shaping the future of Homways by driving the technical vision, architecture, and execution of our product. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced startup at the pre-seed stage and make a significant impact on our growth and success. This role requires a hands-on full-stack developer who can transition into a leadership position as the company grows. Initially, the CTO will focus on product development and later oversee the technology team.  

✨Your Role

• Product Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of the Homways MVP, including both website and mobile application, ensuring a high-quality, scalable, and secure product. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Founder and CEO to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver a product that meets user needs. 

• Technical Strategy: Develop and implement the overall technical strategy and roadmap to support Homways’ business objectives and growth plans. 

• Architecture and Design: Define the technical architecture and design principles to ensure robust and maintainable systems. 

• User Feedback Integration: Continuously improve the product by integrating user feedback and ensuring the platform meets market demands. 

• Team Leadership: As Homways grows, build and manage a high-performing engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. 

• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce best practices for software development, testing, and deployment to ensure product reliability and performance. 

• Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating relevant advancements into the product development process. 

🙌 What We Value

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to fill this role. The ideal candidate should possess:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred 
• Proven experience (5+ years) in full-stack software development. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and launching MVPs. 
• Experience in managing or leading a tech team is a plus. 
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar. 
• Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Django). 
• Knowledge of database design and management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL). 
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Experience in mobile application development (e.g., React Native, Swift, Kotlin) is a plus. 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Passion for innovation and staying updated with the latest technology trends. 
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility. 
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment. 
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.  
• Adaptability to a rapidly changing startup environment.  
• Desire to work in a hyper-paced, ambitious environment.  
• Strong, insatiable passion for real estate and technology is a hard requirement.  

🔝Reporting Structure 

This position will report directly to the Founder and CEO of Homways.  

💰Pay Range

This position will initially be compensated with a generous equity percentage in Homways until we raise our seed round to offer a competitive salary. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a key part of Homways’ leadership team and share in the future success of the company. The estimated salary band for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 a year.