CTO Co-Founder - AI & Healthcare Payments

Our client is seeking a CTO who will own the technology vision, platform architecture, and end‑to‑end execution. In this role, you will work directly with the CEO, early customers, and investors to turn a validated thesis into a production‑grade platform and a scalable company. This role requires a true builder who can write code, design systems, ship products, and lead engineering from day one. This is a hands‑on CTO Co‑Founder position, not an advisory or oversight role. The company is looking for a technical leader who can architect the platform, build the initial product, and recruit an early engineering team. Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance Please Note: Only local candidates within a commuting distance of up to 90 minutes will be considered What You’ll Build: The platform will focus on improving end‑to‑end healthcare financial operations through: AI‑driven workflow automation Claims and payment lifecycle optimization Revenue‑cycle and reimbursement workflows Denials, reconciliation, and exception handling Secure data ingestion, normalization, and interoperability Integrations with billing, claims, payment, and healthcare data systems The goal is to move rapidly from concept MVP scalable commercial product. Responsibilities: Recruit, hire, and lead the early engineering team. Implement AI‑enabled workflow automation and decisioning. Collaborate with customers, advisors, and commercial leaders. Own the technical vision, architecture, and engineering roadmap. Design secure, reliable systems for healthcare financial workflows. Build and launch the initial MVP and evolve it into a scalable product. Establish engineering best practices, infrastructure, and technical culture. Lead integrations with claims, billing, payment, and healthcare data systems. Qualifications (Must-Haves): Strong technical depth with founder‑level urgency. Ability to operate with ambiguity and move quickly. Strong product instincts and customer orientation. Interest in healthcare, payments, or financial operations. Experience in early‑stage or high‑growth environments. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. 01 Product Development: Built and launched a software product from concept/MVP into production. AI & Workflow Automation: Experience building AI‑powered products, workflow automation, or intelligent decisioning systems. Engineering Leadership: Experience hiring, managing, and developing engineering teams while owning the technology roadmap. Hands‑On Software Engineering & Architecture: Strong coding background with experience designing scalable, secure systems. Domain Knowledge (Healthcare Payments/RCM/FinTech): Understanding of claims, payments, reimbursement workflows, or other transaction‑heavy, regulated environments. Preferred Backgrounds: Payments/Fintech AI Workflow Automation Healthcare Technology Claims or Billing Platforms B2B SaaS or Enterprise Software Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Regulated, transaction‑heavy systems Data Infrastructure or Interoperability Platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential Recruiting Partners