CTO
Executive leadership role to manage the technology function for our software company
Requirements
• Strong hands-on software engineering experience with proven track record developing:
o large scale software solutions, preferably in the financial services industry or other regulated industries
o web-based software products for consumers and commercial users
o mission-critical applications for on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure
o software based solutions on-budget and on-time
• Board and/or C-suite interaction experience
• Strong knowledge of corporate IT infrastructure and InfoSec management
• Contract/vendor management expertise
• Effectively interface with customers, operations and support teams
• Ability to manage cross-functional and multi-site development teams
• Experience managing offshore developers preferred
Responsibilities
• Serve as principal architect and visionary responsible for engineering software that is delivered to regulated industries, all while focused on accuracy, user experience and delivering within promised budget and timeframe
• Lead corporate IT
• Responsible for the technology vision of the organization
• Responsible for all software development of company products
• Ensure that development is aligned with the company’s mission and business goals
• Lead the software development to deliver value to both customers and the business
• Act as an innovative thought leader by spotting trends, setting direction, and leveraging external best practices and insights to drive innovation
• Project Management of all software development and IT initiatives
• Vendor Management of technology related vendor partners
• Responsible for Business Standards, Controls & Measures. Especially related to SOC compliance
• Meet or exceed agreed upon internal budgets. Must understand business financials and strategy, especially sales, profitability and cash flow implications of key decisions
• Member of Executive leadership team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer