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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Founding CTO/CPTO - **Company:** TechBiz Global GmbH - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Graph Database, Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, OAuth, OpenID, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Terraform, Stream Processing - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5873574301 ## About the Role We are looking for a visionary Founding CTO/CPTO for a hybrid role based in Berlin. If you are passionate about deep tech, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have experience building transactional platforms, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact., * 10+ years experience in backend engineering and system architecture. * Proven ability to design and ship complex distributed systems. * Strong understanding of OAuth/OIDC, API keys, tokens, scopes, identity flows. * Knowledge of RBAC/ABAC or fine-grained access models. * Exposure to Zero Trust principles, access control models, or identity governance. * Experience with AI/LLM systems, agent logic, or willingness to learn fast. * Understanding of SaaS integration security, OAuth app marketplaces. * Hands-on coding mentality; can build MVP and early architecture yourself. * Experience integrating with multiple SaaS systems and APIs. * Strong security mindset and understanding of modern attack surfaces. * Ability to move fast, take ownership, and operate independently. * Experience managing small engineering teams in early-stage environments. * Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and cloud deployments. * Low ego, high commitment, and a true founder mentality. Nice to Have * Experience with AI/LLM systems, multi-agent orchestration, or agent frameworks. * Experience with policy engines (custom enforcement logic). * Experience building event-driven architectures or streaming systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub). * Familiarity with token analysis, secret scanning, or credential hygiene. * Experience with cloud IAM (AWS/GCP/Azure roles, service principals). * Experience with risk scoring, anomaly detection, or behavior-based systems. * Exposure to agent sandboxing, isolated execution, or container micro-VMs. * Previous experience in cybersecurity, identity startups. * Understanding of graph databases, unified identity graphs, or permission maps. * Prior startup or co-founder experience. ## Description * Lead customer discovery and validation to refine the value proposition to our three main target groups: Deep Tech founders, investors, and corporate partners. * Co-build the product vision to establish the leading deep technology database of Europe as well as the most effective match-making platform. * Establish the technological foundation of a transactional platform, including the data infrastructure. * Develop and execute the company's technology strategy and roadmap. * Recruit and lead an in-house, top-tier engineering team. * Manage the company's data, including storage, analysis, data privacy, and security. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Where to Find German Tech Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/366-where-to-find-german-tech-jobs) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Berlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/291-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-berlin) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)