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Chief Technology Officer Job Knights Energy Nairobi, Kenya
Knights Energy Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya
Full-time
On-site
Posted: 1 week ago
Expires: Oct 8, 2026
Salary:
Not listed
Job description
The Role
- We are seeking a commercially minded CTO to define and lead our technology direction as the company expands across energy infrastructure, connected mobility and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish the company’s technology strategy and architecture.
- Translate business opportunities into practical technology roadmaps.
- Lead engineers, vendors and specialist technology partners.
- Guide platform integration, cybersecurity, data governance and system reliability.
- Make informed build, buy and partnership decisions.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure and commercially viable.
- Represent Knights Energy in senior technical and stakeholder engagements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Senior leadership experience in energy technology, digital infrastructure, software platforms or systems integration.
- Strong understanding of connected infrastructure, cloud platforms, APIs, data and cybersecurity.
- Working knowledge of power systems, electric mobility or smart-energy applications.
- Ability to see the complete system while effectively directing downstream specialists.
- Strong commercial judgment, execution discipline and stakeholder-management skills.
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Energy Systems or a related field.
- We are looking for a technology leader who understands where the energy sector is heading—and can position Knights Energy to lead.
How to Apply
To apply: Submit your CV to info@knightsandapps.com and a brief note describing a complex technology or infrastructure programme you have successfully led.