Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Job Description:
Cylon is recruiting a high level professional to assume the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This role is responsible for planning, recruiting and managing a world class technology team and managing the next generation of technology products. This person will join our executive team to establish a product vision and road map to achieve the company’s goals and business strategies; lead strategic planning for technology and development initiatives and establish timetables for evaluation, development, and deployment.
Industry experience in the following areas is strongly preferred: Software Development, High Traffic Web Application Development, IT Systems and Network Engineering, and Mobile Technologies.
Implementation and Deployment:
* Lead the software development and IT engineering processes and disciplines
* Develop internal procedures, processes, deployment methodologies, and objectives across technical groups to increase productivity, efficiencies and revenue opportunities
* Provide leadership in defining product requirements and oversee product development from design to execution
* Conduct code reviews and specification conformance testing as defined by the selected software development methodology
* Select, deploy, and monitor performance profiling tools and procedures
* Act as the architectural evangelist, socializing and market the benefits of key architectural initiatives to senior leaders throughout the organization defining and driving common architectural standards across the organization
Operational Management:
* Attract, coach, retain and motivate a world class team of software developers and IT professionals
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development practices
* Ensure that technology standards and processes are maintained across the organization
* Share knowledge, mentor, and educate the organization’s investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders
Skills/Requirements
* 12+ years of experience of software development for innovative, relevant and emergent technology companies
* 10+ years of experience successfully building, managing, motivating and mentoring world class software engineering teams, preferably in early stage companies
* 7+ years of experience in top technology leadership positions developing, delivering and supporting a large scale software service offering
* Deep expertise with digital media, open source technology and high end web applications
* Extensive cross functional leadership over engineering, architecture, IT, QA and UI design
* Demonstrated results in scaling technology for growth and early stage companies
* Knowledgeable of current technology and stays close to the code – able to be hands on when needed
* Understands from an engineering perspective what is required to get projects completed
* Advanced degree in computer science or related technical field
* Proven success setting goals, meeting milestones, and shipping product via effective organization and management
* Ability to communicate well across diverse teams
* Knowledge of Networking, LAMP technologies, System design and automation, ITIL Framework, Agile Methodologies, and strong Database engineering skills.
Attributes:
* Highly motivated, inspired overachiever
* Entrepreneurial mindset – thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment
* Passionate about developing innovative technology
* Comfortable in the role of change agent
* Direct communicator
* A listener, a collaborator
* Relies on influencing others rather than only exerting authority of position
* An ‘outside of the box’ thinker
* Ability to think strategically while also executing multiple projects on deadlines
* Superb verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; fluency interfacing with both technical and management teams
About Cylon
Cylon is a well-funded, profitable, second-stage Internet Marketing and Mobile Content Development and Delivery company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Cylon has surpassed significant revenue projections set over the past four years and is on target to become one of the fastest growing software development companies in the United States. Cylon’s primary lines of business include sales of information and services via mobile technologies as well as the internet by leveraging Cylon technology, sales of website advertising, sales of PPC (pay-per-click) traffic generated by Cylon exclusive technology to clients and affiliates and sales of SEO (search engine optimization) services to clients. Our dramatic growth has led to the creation of many new opportunities for talented and motivated professionals. In addition to highly competitive compensation and bonus potential, Cylon offers a very robust benefits package including 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance (including the option of choosing a Health Savings Account for your medical coverage), FSA (flexible spending account) for both medical and dependent care, three weeks of PTO beginning on your start date, matching 401K, and free food and beverages including catered lunch for all employees everyday! Cylon’s culture is one of growth, technology, competition and achievement. If an opportunity to work at a young, fast growing technology company is something that sounds exciting to you, then please send us your resume!
Cylon values each person’s unique contributions, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to qualify for employment at Cylon, you must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.