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Chief Technology Officer

Goodwin RecruitingNew York, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the technology strategy of a rapidly growing SaaS organization, driving innovation and scaling its platforms. You'll thrive here if you are a visionary, hands-on technology leader ready to build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, with a competitive salary and bonus package to match your expertise. Embrace this chance to make a significant impact and advance your career at the forefront of technology.

Quick Overview

Salary
$180k - $250k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Leader

Job Description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: New York, NY (On-site)

Salary: $180,000–$250,000 + Annual Bonus


About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing SaaS organization is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its technology strategy, product engineering, and software development initiatives.

This executive leadership role is ideal for a hands-on technology leader who has successfully scaled SaaS platforms and can bridge strategic business objectives with technical execution. The CTO will oversee engineering, infrastructure, security, and product development while building a high-performing technology organization capable of supporting continued growth.


What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute the company's technology strategy in alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead software engineering, product development, DevOps, and IT teams.
  • Drive the architecture and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-based SaaS applications.
  • Establish engineering best practices across software development, deployment, testing, and DevOps.
  • Oversee software architecture, infrastructure, and platform reliability.
  • Ensure cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance with industry standards, including GDPR and SOC 2.
  • Partner closely with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that create competitive advantage.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop top engineering talent while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and ROI.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive software engineering and technology leadership experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a CTO, VP of Engineering, or senior technology leadership role within a SaaS environment.
  • Proven experience scaling cloud-based SaaS platforms in a high-growth organization.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
  • Expertise in software architecture, APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and modern development frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance standards.
  • Experience leading Agile software development teams.
  • Excellent communication, executive leadership, and strategic planning skills.
  • Ability to balance innovation with execution in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Must be FLUENT in RUSSIAN and/or UKRAINIAN

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $180,000-$250,000
  • Annual Performance Bonus

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)

Apply Today

If you're an accomplished technology executive looking to help shape the future of an innovative SaaS organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume for confidential consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted with additional details regarding the company and opportunity.

Skills

Microservices
SOC 2
Agile
Azure
GDPR

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