Director - Technology

Position summary

The Director role is to assure the successful execution of the company's business mission through development and deployment of the company's presence. This requires envisioning the company's service offerings as a web-based business, leading implementation of web applications, and planning for risk and growth. The Director reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for establishing the company's technical vision and leading all aspects of the company's technology development. He would be the company's top technology executive, playing an integral role in the company's strategic direction, development, and future growth.

Duties & accountabilities

- In partnership with the company's founders, identify opportunities and risks for delivering the company's services as a web-based business, including identification of competitive services, opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to the business success.

- Identify technology trends and evolving social behavior that may support or impede the success of the business.

- Lead strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing development initiatives and setting timetables for the evaluation, development, and deployment of all web-based services.

- Participate as a member of the senior management team in establishing governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately and the organization's resources are used responsibly, particularly in the areas of software development, office networks and computers, and telecommunications.

- Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide information security plan that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company's data and servers.

- Build and manage a top-flight technology team and oversee research and development, as well as project management.

- Provide visible leadership for the company within the technology community.

- Anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive landscape.

- Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for product development and company operations.

- Collaboration with the Architect to elaborate and communicate architecture to the teams

- Supporting and ensuring good engineering practices are implemented and followed

- Communicate the company's technology strategy to investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.

- Setting performance expectations and providing regular performance feedback to individuals

- Escalation point for resolving issues and blockers that cannot easily be resolved by team members

- Mentor and grow team members. Establish professional and career development goals with individuals that are aligned to the company's goals

Business competencies

Education and experience

- Demonstrated ability to envision web-based services that meet consumer needs or solve business problems.

- 15+ years of experience managing web application development.

- 5 + years of experience with start-up companies.

- Familiar with more than one software development methodology.

- Ability to discern user requirements and develop specifications.

- Has contributed to one or more open source projects.

- Skill with CSS, XHTML, one or more JavaScript frameworks, and AJAX.

- Knowledge of web standards.

- Experience with UNIX system administration and web server configuration.

- Knowledge of Internet protocols and RFC standards, database management systems

- Familiarity with technical requirements of Internet marketing and search engine optimization.

- Familiarity with information security vulnerabilities and risk management.

- Familiarity with consumer privacy and payments industry compliance requirements.

- Exposure to business theory, business process development, governance processes, management, budgeting, and administrative operations.