CTO

Company: TechLink Resources
Location: Burbank
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

CTO for a mature LA based startup.Overview: The ideal candidate will have financial industry and high traffic applications experience. Someone with a strong understanding of core AWS services a strong background in network and security as well as a strong development background (front-end, middle tier and backend database). The role leads a team of 10. Position ObjectivesThe Chief Technology Officer's role is to assure the successful execution of the company's business mission through development and deployment of the company's information technology. This requires envisioning the company's service offerings through technology-based delivery channels, leading implementation of applications, and planning for risk and growth. Position Responsibilities (Abbreviated. Please contact for full description.) Strategy & Planning

• In partnership with the Company's senior management, identify opportunities and risks for enhancing/delivering the company's services through electronic delivery channels, including identification of competitive services, opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to the business success.
• Evaluate and identify appropriate technology platforms (web, mobile and desktop) for delivering the company's services.
• Innovate new products and services for the firm based on a deep understanding of how the business works.
• Participate as a member of the senior management team in establishing governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately and the organization's resources are used responsibly, particularly in the areas of software development, office networks and computers, and telecommunications. Implementation & Deployment
  • Manage a User Experience Designer and potential customers to prepare wireframes or mockups of prototypes of the company's applications.
  • Select and manage company staff or outsourced vendors who will design and implement screens and web pages conforming to web standards.
  • Select/define the company's software development methodology.
  • Establish a specification conformance and testing regimen based on user stories and the User Experience design.
  • Promulgate coding conventions and documentation standards.
  • Review current best practices for the selected web framework and establish the architecture for the applications.
  • Ensure that coding standards and development procedures incorporate best practices in IT Security, such as OWASP Top Ten and other security standards.
  • Ensure that the company's network and IT infrastructure are designed with industry-level security standards of data protection and defenses against intrusion and malware.
  • Select and manage company staff or outsourced vendors who will implement applications.
  • Establish and supervise the software development process, setting objectives and assessing progress as defined by the selected software development methodology.
  • Conduct code reviews and specification conformance testing as defined by the selected software development methodology. Operational Management
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices by attending relevant conferences and reading widely.
    • Define and communicate company values and standards for acquiring or developing systems, equipment, or software within the company.
    • Ensure that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization.
    • Share knowledge, mentor, and educate the organization's management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders with regard to the company's technological vision, opportunities, and challenges.
    • Ensure company technical problems are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.
    • Assist with the development, tracking, deployment and control of the annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations.
    • Supervise recruitment, training, retention, and organization of all development staff in accordance with the company hiring process, personnel policies, and budget requirements. Knowledge & Experience
      • Demonstrated ability to envision desktop, mobile and web-based services that meet consumer needs or solve business problems.
      • 10+ years experience managing application development by senior developers in a leadership position.
      • 10+years experience in Enterprise software development
      • Familiarity with Mac, PC, and a variety of mobile platforms.
      • Demonstrated experience designing and building large-scale, multi-user database systems in desktop, stateless and mobile environments.
      • Demonstrated experience designing and building scalable enterprise applications.
      • Hands-on experience coding.
      • Strong user experience design skills. - provided by Dice

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