Empower Innovation and Drive Growth
We are seeking a visionary leader to guide our technology strategy, fostering a culture of growth and servant leadership. As a CTO/Head of Engineering, you will define and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with business goals and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Technology Strategy: Develop a comprehensive technology plan that aligns with business objectives and drives innovation.
* Leadership and Growth: Inspire, mentor, and empower teams to drive effective execution and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
* Product Ownership: Oversee product evolution, ensuring front-end and API development supports user experience, marketing agility, and growth initiatives.
* Security and Scalability: Ensure site security, performance, and scalability by working with our third-party technology partner while keeping internal processes efficient.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to leverage technology for business impact.
About You:
* A visionary and servant leader who inspires teams and drives strategy.
* Product-driven with business acumen, focusing on strategic impact rather than just technical execution.
* Excited about transitioning to a third-party provider, focusing on innovation, scalability, and growth.
* Technical but not hands-on daily, guiding decisions without coding every day.
* Adaptable, proactive, and resourceful in navigating complex challenges.
Requirements:
* Leadership experience in a technology or product-focused executive role.
* Experience with client-side web development (HTML/CSS/JS/Smarty/Smarty Twig).
* Deep understanding of front-end and API-driven development (modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, AngularJS), CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Foundation, UI Kit), component-based architecture, GraphQL).
* Understanding of AWS, CDN, MariaDB, Apache web servers, Linux, Cloud computing, CI/CD, cybersecurity.
Bonus Skills:
* Cloudflare (maintenance, security, performance optimization).
* WordPress, PHP, MySQL.
* GTM, on-site data tracking, SEO.
This Role is Not:
* A hands-on backend developer role.
* A position for someone looking to rebuild everything in-house.
* A rigid environment - our culture values adaptability, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
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