We are seeking a dynamic, visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive the technical strategy and execution of our sports e-ccommerce engagement and loyalty client. Reporting directly to the leadership team, the CTO will lead the development and scaling of our platform to support new verticals and complex integrations, ensuring robust, enterprise-grade solutions. This is a pivotal role well-suited for a hands-on technology leader with a strong background in e-commerce, real-time data integration, and product strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of technology strategy, product architecture, and execution for a rapidly evolving startup environment.
• Expand and extend the existing platform beyond Shopify to support multiple custom e-commerce platforms and integrations.
• Collaborate with business leaders to scope projects effectively, balancing business opportunity with technical feasibility.
• Build, manage, and mentor a small but high-performing engineering team, including guiding technical hires and overseeing development best practices.
• Serve as the primary technical spokesperson for the company with customers, partners, and investors—confidently scoping solutions and providing technically sound guidance.
• Own the product’s technical roadmap and ensure timely delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Partner with product management on product strategy and contribute to business decisions informed by technology capabilities and limitations.
• Lead the design and implementation of automated real-time data processing and sports-data driven reward mechanisms.
• Oversee infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and ensure robust software delivery practices.
• Stay informed on industry trends including AI, generative technologies, and modern data analytics to drive innovation.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a CTO, VP of Engineering, or senior technical leader within early-stage to growth-stage startups, preferably in e-commerce or sports technology sectors.
• Strong technical foundation with expertise in scalable web platforms, preferably including experience with Shopify and custom e-commerce solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to scope technical projects collaboratively with customers and leadership.
• Hands-on experience with software engineering, product development, and agile delivery management.
• Comfortable operating in a small team environment and growing engineering capabilities strategically.
• Experience managing real-time data integrations, event-driven systems, or sports-related data platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong business acumen with experience bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work closely with founders, investors, and external partners.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred but not required.