Cto (Chief Technology Officer)

SPOTIO is a Series A, venture backed SaaS software company based in Addison, TX founded in 2014. We rank #1 in our category for G2 reviews and have won Dallas Business Journals Best Place to Work 5 times. Our software is powered by a cutting-edge tech stack, guided by industry best practices, and supported by a culture committed to excellence and winning. We're building a world-class engineering organization where top talent can thrive and make a lasting impact.
What We're Looking For: We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology organization into its next phase of growth. As the top technical executive, the CTO will oversee our global engineering team located in Poland, drive the product and technical vision, and ensure that our SaaS platform remains innovative, scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will balance long-term strategic thinking with operational excellence, serving as a mentor and decision-maker for a highly distributed, skilled team. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the board.
Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the company's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and product roadmapsAct as a key advisor to the CEO and boardIdentify emerging technologies and trends to maintain competitive advantage and foster innovationEvaluate and improve the scalability, security, and reliability of the technical architecture to support business growthCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success, to ensure technology strategy supports revenue growth and customer satisfactionRepresent the technology vision in investor discussions, recapitalization efforts, and external communications when requiredTeam Management Directly manage the Development Manager in Poland and provide mentorship to the team. Quarterly travel to our office in Poland will be required.Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence across distributed teamsPartner with People Operations to implement training and professional development programs to upskill team membersDevelop and execute succession plans for key technical roles to ensure continuity and resilience in leadershipOperational Excellence Provide oversight on development, testing, deployment, and infrastructure management to ensure high-quality deliverables and uptimeLead the adoption of best practices in DevOps, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure as code (Pulumi, AKS, Azure)Collaborate with Product Management to prioritize and deliver features that enhance customer valueRefine and enforce KPIs for development velocity, system performance, and team effectivenessProduct and Technical Oversight Maintain and evolve the existing microservices architecture to ensure reliability, scalability, and securityDrive innovation in the SaaS platform, particularly in AI-related initiativesCollaborate with the product team to identify customer pain points and translate them into technical solutions that drive adoption and retentionOversee the resolution of critical bugs while balancing long-term product innovationOwn platform security and ensure compliance with industry standards and security protocols (e.g., Sprinto compliance auditing, Entra ID authentication)Ensure that all data handling practices comply with global data privacy standards and support robust data governance policiesQualifications 10+ years proven experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in leadership rolesPrevious experience as a CTO, VP of Engineering, or equivalent for a high-growth SaaS companyDemonstrated success leading distributed engineering teams, with a focus on building scalable systemsHands-on experience with cloud-native architecture, particularly using Azure servicesStrong track record of building and implementing DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing)Experience leading initiatives that involve AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics to enhance SaaS productsProven ability to engage with investors and external stakeholders, demonstrating technical leadership and business acumenSkills Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage up (board/CEO) and down (team members)Strong grasp of emerging technology trends and ability to determine their relevance and value to business goalsExpertise in microservices architecture, containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud infrastructureStrong understanding of data architecture, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MS SQL, Cosmos DB)Deep knowledge of product development lifecycles and agile practicesFamiliarity with third-party integrations (e.g., Twilio, Cloudflare, Elasticsearch, Dropbox)Proficiency in optimizing cloud infrastructure to balance performance, scalability, and cost-effectivenessQualities Strategic thinker who can also dive into technical details when necessaryCustomer-focused mindset with the ability to align technical strategies with business objectives and market demandsPragmatic decision-maker who balances innovation with operational needsCollaborative and transparent, with a focus on empowering team membersAdaptable and resilient in the face of changing business prioritiesBenefits $750 Learning and Development Stipend401K with 3% company matchMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance8 paid holidays15 days of paid time offVoluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal, accident)24/7 EAP - Free Professional Counseling ServicesSPOTIO Work Environment This position is hybrid. We work in the office twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
SPOTIO Values Solve For the Customer - know their goals, business, and how we help customers achieve a 10x ROIPlay to Win - we lead the way to victory through ownership, urgency, and competitive mindsetMake it Great - be the best version of yourself for your family, team, customer and companyWe Know Where We Stand - open, honest, and timely feedback with clear visibility to the metrics that matterRelationships Matter - collaborate with team members, customers, and partners to accelerate successSPOTIO is firmly committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. SPOTIO offers employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, U.S. military and or other prohibited bases of discrimination, both state and local. All aspects of the employment relationship (including recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination) are subject to this policy. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Note: We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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