Chief Technology Officer

Gestion Médara - Salt Lake City, UT

Part-time - Senior

Salt Lake City, UT

About the position

Medara is seeking a part-time Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technical vision and development of an innovative platform in a rapidly evolving industry. This role is crucial for overseeing the technical architecture, implementing data security measures, and ensuring the platform's scalability from the outset. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, demonstrating flexibility, agility, and a strategic mindset to adapt based on market feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the technical architecture of the platform, including front-end, back-end, and databases.
• Choose and implement the right tech stack for both MVP launch and long-term scalability.
• Align technical decisions with business goals and user needs.
• Oversee the development of essential platform features such as user authentication and data processing workflows.
• Ensure high-quality code through code reviews and collaboration with the lead developer.
• Prepare to iterate and adapt features based on user and market feedback.
• Implement and maintain a secure infrastructure that meets industry-standard privacy and data protection requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
• Lead and guide a small team of developers and freelancers, ensuring smooth collaboration and timely delivery of milestones.
• Collaborate with other departments to align development with business objectives and coordinate with external vendors or partners.
• Design systems for scalability and develop a technical roadmap that aligns with business goals.

Requirements

• 7+ years in senior technical leadership roles, preferably in startup or fast-paced environments.
• Experience in full-stack development, particularly in SaaS or platform-based products.
• Familiarity with modern frameworks such as React, Node.js, and Python.
• Deep understanding of data privacy standards and compliance regulations.
• Experience with AI-powered solutions is a plus.
• Willingness to contribute directly to coding and technical problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills to work with non-technical team members.
• Experience in building and managing small, agile teams of developers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AI and machine learning solutions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and pivot quickly as new information becomes available.

Benefits

• Contract-based compensation of $40,000 - 50,000 for the initial MVP development timeframe (6-8 months).
• Equity options available and negotiable based on involvement and contributions.