Do you thrive on technical complexity and love the challenge of rebuilding software from the ground up, while leading teams through it?
Then this leadership role in ERP software might be exactly what youre looking for.
Company''s Profile
ParagonERP is a truly cloud-native ERP platform built for trading and distribution companies. What makes it special? Flexibility on a level thats rarely seen in ERP software.
Users and consultants can fully configure the system without writing a single line of code. From business rules and workflows to screen layouts, real-time dashboards, API connections and data flows everything can be tailored to match how a business actually works. Our powerful rules engine is at the heart of this flexibility, and its what truly sets ParagonERP apart.
This level of control helps companies scale faster, adapt quickly, and avoid the usual ERP complexity. Its ERP that fits the business not the other way around.
Our team consists of around 40 people, including 20 engineers across the Netherlands and Canada. The development organization is structured into two agile squads:
We work in a pragmatic, product-focused way with an emphasis on autonomy, clarity and long-term quality.
To support our growth and take the product to the next level, weve launched a multi-year replatforming initiative. The current platform originally built on a low-code foundation is being fully rebuilt from scratch, using Node.js, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, and Google Cloud Platform, and designed around a modern microservices architecture.
Thats exactly why were looking for a Chief Technical Officer.
This role is about more than just technology. Were looking for someone who can lead this transformation end-to-end: from setting the architectural vision to building a mature engineering culture. Someone who understands the complexity of ERP software, but also how to make it manageable both technically and organizationally. Youll guide structure, delivery, communication and team growth and be a key voice in the leadership team.
We have big ambitions. And were looking for a CTO who shares them.
Job Description
As CTO at ParagonERP, youll be joining at a defining moment. Were not tweaking around the edges were rebuilding our entire platform from the ground up. This multi-year replatforming initiative is being built on a modern stack, and it will serve as the technical foundation for the companys next decade. Youll be the one to lead it.
Youll be part of the executive leadership team, owning the technical vision and turning it into execution. Youll set architectural direction, define engineering standards, and ensure we build with scalability, security and maintainability at our core. Youll work closely with product, operations and commercial leadership to ensure technology is always aligned with impact.
Our development team includes around 20 engineers across the Netherlands and Canada. Youll oversee two squads one focused on core systems, the other on integrations and services bringing structure, clarity, and technical excellence to the entire organization.
Were not looking for a top-down tech boss. Were looking for a strategic builder. Someone who provides direction, earns trust, and creates space for teams to perform at their best. You understand code but more importantly, you know when to go deep and when to step back. You can explain complex decisions in simple terms, and you recognize that architecture, delivery, and culture are inseparable.
Your main responsibility
What you''ll bring: