Deputy CTO

Development & Delivery Frameworks - Set up, scale, and manage robust SDLC processes - Introduce and enforce effective IT project management frameworks (Agile, Scrum, etc.) tailored to the product's needs - Establish a single source of truth for delivery status, risks, and timelines - Manage Cross-Functional Execution - Synchronize efforts across engineering, product, and design teams - Resolve dependencies and blockers in the delivery pipeline - Build structured execution systems rather than relying on ad-hoc fixes - Ensure Constructive Stakeholder Management - Validate product requirements against technical feasibility and system constraints - Provide reasoned, data-driven pushback to the product team and stakeholders when expectations are unrealistic - Present technical strategies, progress, and risks clearly to C-level executives We expect from you: - Delivery & Frameworks - Deep expertise in SDLC setup and optimization - Advanced IT project management and

Delivery Management - Strong grasp of various project frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.) - Ability to track, measure, and improve the TTM metric - Product & Business Alignment - Deep understanding of the product approach and product creation/development lifecycles - Knowledge of product analytics to support data-driven engineering decisions - Ability to manage and prioritize a business backlog from an engineering perspective - Technical Literacy - Strong architectural understanding to evaluate the feasibility of product requests - Ability to map business requirements to technical execution plans - Proven expertisee in managing modern tech stack - High load (distributed architecture, microservices, event driven, syn/async, k8s, CI/CD - Strong software development background - Fluent Russian What do we offer: - REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full-time; - Vacation 28 calendar days per year; - 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can

be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave; - Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company; - 50% payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings; - Corporate discount for English lessons; - Health benefits. Accordin

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is one of the world's largest groups of social discovery companies, uniting millions of users on dozens of products. SDG solves the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG products redefine the way people interact and connect with each other. Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures in different parts of the world. This includes globally recognized brands such as DateMyAge, Dating.com, EuroDate, Dil Mil and Cupid Media. SDG has a presence in more than 150 countries. We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1000+ professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan