Head of Technology

Who Are We 

Hiwell is the leading online therapy platform in Turkey, Greece and Portugal preferred by over 1.000.000 clients. Combining a pool of 2.000 clinical psychologists with the power of technology, it helps them provide 100% confidential psychotherapy services tailored to the needs of the users. Hiwell is a technology company that has multiplied its growth with an investment from leading Venture Capitals in 2024. Expanded abroad in 2023, Hiwell provides online therapy worldwide in countries such as Spain, France, Italy and Brazil. As a well-known company in the health technology industry, we are dedicated to employee well-being and fostering a culture of positivity.

We are looking for a Head of Technology who will own our technology vision and lead our engineering organization as we scale. In this role, you will be responsible for building a strong technical foundation, guiding product development, and aligning technology decisions with business goals. 

Responsibilities 

• Define and execute the company’s technology strategy and roadmap 
• Provide hands-on and strategic technical leadership across backend, mobile and platform initiatives 
• Lead, hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing technology team 
• Oversee software architecture, infrastructure, performance, security and scalability 
• Own architectural decisions across .Net-based systems, cloud infrastructure and mobile platforms 
• Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, DevOps and system reliability 
• Collaborate closely with business teams to deliver impactful features 
• Manage technical debt, scalability challenges, and technical risks 
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and assess their business and operational impact 

Requirements 

• 10+ years of experience in software development and/or senior technology roles 
• 3–5 years of experience leading engineering teams 
• Strong knowledge with .Net technologies and modern backend architectures 
• Solid understanding of cloud-based systems, microservices, API-driven platforms 
• Hands-on experience or strong exposure to Huawei Cloud 
• Strong knowledge of software security, secure development practices and cybersecurity principles 
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies 
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable and secure technical solutions 
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written) 

Nice to Have 

• Experience in marketplace or platform-based products 
• Background in startups or fast-scaling product companies 
• Background in SaaS, mobile-first, or data-driven products 
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure in addition to Huawei Cloud 
• Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance (GDPR, KVKK, etc.)