Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - SaaS

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As you apply on DTCjob.com, you fill out one simple, one-time application form. From there, our team takes over. We go through your application and, when we feel that you'll be a good fit, we hook you up directly with the company. You won't have to apply again or constantly dig through job postings; we handle everything to make sure your skills are aligned with the best opportunities. This might take from a few hours up to several weeks.

While we do not hire directly on behalf of ourselves, we work with leading DTC brands and agencies to ensure you find a position offering growth, job security, and an engaging work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the overall technology strategy for the SaaS platform, aligning with business goals and customer needs.
• Oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of the platform’s infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, developers, and tech leads to drive innovation, quality, and high-performance software delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and business teams to ensure alignment on product development and technology decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes through the implementation of best practices such as CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to enhance platform performance, security, and user experience.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and optimize for cost-effectiveness, security, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOC2, etc.).
• Develop and manage the technical roadmap, balancing long-term goals with short-term deliverables.
• Oversee budgeting for the technology department and ensure efficient resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a CTO or in a senior technology leadership role, ideally within a SaaS company.
• Expertise in SaaS architecture, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
• Experience in building and scaling cloud-native applications with a focus on performance, security, and scalability.
• Familiarity with programming languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or Node.js.
• Knowledge of data management, API development, and microservices architecture.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to align technology strategy with business goals and customer needs.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading SaaS products from inception to scale.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, or big data technologies.
• Previous experience with security compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or GDPR.

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