Chief Technology Officer, X-Road

We are seeking to recruit a Chief Technology Officer, X-Road for the NIIS to manage the development, verification, and audit of the source code and the administration of documentation, business and technical requirements of the X-Road.
The CTO will also assist NIIS management in developing and implementing principles of licensing and distribution of the X-Road and help to enable smooth development of the X-Road by supporting and communicating with the X-Road core and community developers.

• Experience in working with X-Road and overall understanding of its technology, architecture and development methods.
• Suitable academic degree and track record in software development.
• Having experience in the management of software development, testing automation, documentation of software and auditing source code are considered an asset.
• An understanding of the functioning of the public sector and being aware of the most relevant national and EU digital policies would be beneficial.
• Fluency in English is essential. Estonian, Finnish and other language skills are considered an advantage.

We offer an operating environment that is unique even by international standards and the opportunity to influence the development of digital society not only in Estonia and Finland but possibly also globally. Applications in English, enclosing a curriculum vitae, should be sent through the application form by 24th November 2017. Please include your salary request and preferred location of work (Tallinn or Helsinki). Apply link Further information is available from the CEO of NIIS: Ville Sirviö, +372 7130 801, ville.sirvio[at]niis.org