Part-Time CTO - Client in New York (Open to LATAM, Visa Required)

Senior-level technology leader with experience as CTO, Head of Engineering, Technical Director, Engineering Manager, or similar roles. Strong balance between strategic leadership and hands-on technical involvement. Proven experience designing software architectures and leading technical teams in dynamic or startup environments. Ability to operate in ambiguous contexts and help shape both product and technical direction. Strong communication skills and experience working with international stakeholders. Solid experience designing modern software architectures (monolithic, modular, microservices, cloud-native). Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Background in backend or full-stack development (technology-agnostic). Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure best practices. Experience working with agile methodologies and iterative product development. Advanced English proficiency is required. Open to candidates located in LATAM, including Mexico. Availability to collaborate with teams aligned to US time zones.

Define, evolve, and communicate the technical vision aligned with business and product goals. Provide hands-on technical leadership, including architecture design, technical decision-making, and solution validation. Collaborate closely with product, business, and leadership stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Guide engineering teams on best practices related to scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Establish and enforce standards for code quality, development processes, and technical documentation. Identify technical risks, constraints, and dependencies, proposing mitigation strategies. Support team growth through mentoring, technical guidance, and participation in hiring decisions when needed. Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and tools to support current and future product needs.