Assistant Chief Technology Officer

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We are looking for a highly experienced Assistant Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join our growing technology team. This is a high-level, hands-on role that combines leadership, innovation, and technical expertise. You will work closely with the CTO to shape our technical roadmap, lead development initiatives, and mentor a team of developers—all while contributing directly to large-scale projects and full-stack application development. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Team Management Collaborate with the CTO to define and execute technical strategy. Lead and manage a team of 10+ technology professionals, promoting best practices and a culture of innovation. Guide sprint planning, project scoping, and task prioritization. Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding standards. Development & System Architecture Design and develop scalable full-stack applications using PHP framework. Maintain and refactor legacy codebases, ensuring clean, modern, well-documented code for new features and systems. Leverage RabbitMQ for messaging systems, and assist with LAMP server environments and Linux command line tools. AI & Innovation Integrate and enhance AI-driven features, including large language models and natural language processing capabilities, to improve system functionality. Release Management & Support Maintain production integrity of code releases and infrastructure. Coordinate with datacenter support to ensure optimal server performance. Act as a high-level point of contact for critical support issues, including availability outside normal hours for urgent matters. Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years of professional PHP development experience. Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented PHP and MVC frameworks. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (including jQuery), and SQL (MySQL). Experience with Linux command line and Bash. Familiarity with Git and Subversion for version control. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Comfortable explaining complex technical ideas to both developers and stakeholders. Able to shift priorities between leadership duties and personal dev tasks. Fluent in English (written and verbal). Nice to Have: Experience with RabbitMQ and messaging queues. DevOps, SEO, automated QA, or DBA experience. Familiarity with AI tools, NLP, and large language models. Networking, VOIP, Asterisk programming. Experience with high-traffic e-commerce systems. Understanding of online marketing and fulfillment workflows. Work Requirements: Work hours during or close to US East Coast business hours (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST). Availability for two key weekends a year: Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Emergency availability outside normal hours. Internet speed of at least 90 Mbps down / 30 Mbps up. Ability to place calls to US phone numbers. Verifiable contact details (full name, home address, and phone number) must be provided on file during the contract. Why Join Us? Join a team that values innovation, autonomy, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, influence technology decisions at a leadership level, and work with cutting-edge systems. We offer a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a culture that rewards initiative.

Keyword: Linux

Contractor Tier: Hourly: $20.00 - $23.00

Price: $21.5