Head of IT
Workplace: GÖTEBORG, Sweden
Expires: June 15, 2025
Leading technology strategy and scaling platform at Garantigruppen AB, a Nordic car warranty provider headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Main requirements:
  • Proven experience as CTO or senior technology leader in a product-oriented company
  • Strong leadership skills with experience building and mentoring teams
  • Solid foundation in software engineering, architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus
  • Strategic mindset with willingness to engage in technical details
  • Experience with platform integrations, APIs, and customer-facing systems
Responsibilities:
  • Define and drive long-term technology roadmap aligned with business goals
  • Lead development and scaling of warranty platform and digital ecosystem
  • Build and manage high-performing engineering team (in-house and/or outsourced)
  • Ensure secure, reliable, and compliant infrastructure and data handling
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate user needs into technical solutions
  • Champion innovation including automation and AI-driven tools
  • Manage technology budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships
Required hard skills:
  • Software engineering
  • Software architecture
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Platform integration
  • API management
  • Secure infrastructure design
  • Data handling compliance
Recommended hard skills:
  • Cybersecurity standards knowledge
  • Data protection practices
  • Experience in automotive, warranty services, insurance, or regulated sectors
  • Scale-up or startup experience
Soft skills:
  • Leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation orientation
  • Communication skills
Natural languages:
  • English (Proficient)
  • Swedish (Basic familiarity)
Cultural skills:
  • Working in a fast-growing tech company
  • Collaborating in cross-functional teams
  • Driving digital transformation in traditional industry