Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About the Company

A permissioned marketplace helping mid-sized businesses access commercial credit online.

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Founding CTO to lead the technical and engineering aspects of a revolutionary platform that is transforming the way mid-sized American businesses access commercial credit. This role is pivotal, as the CTO will be the sole technical decision-maker, responsible for the full technical strategy and roadmap, including security, architecture, and engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a primary technical leader in an early-stage company, with a strong background in software engineering and senior-level proficiency in a modern TypeScript stack. Experience in a regulated or institutionally scrutinized environment, particularly in fintech or lending, is highly valued. The CTO will also be tasked with building and leading the engineering team, partnering with non-technical co-founders, and representing the technical position to various stakeholders. Applicants for the Founding CTO position at the company should be prepared to take on a role that is both challenging and rewarding. The near-term mandate is to ensure the platform is ready for institutional lender onboarding, with a focus on security, controls, and audit readiness. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of the company, from the initial stages of the platform to its long-term scalability. A key aspect of the role is the ability to communicate effectively, both with the engineering team and with external partners, and to have a strong technical opinion that can be defended. The company values a direct, evidence-driven approach and is looking for a CTO who is not only technically adept but also shares this philosophy.

Functions

• Engineering
• Information Technology