Interim Chief Technology Officer

Position Overview

Lead the company's overall technology strategy while building a high-performing internal engineering organization capable of delivering scalable, secure, and innovative software solutions. Oversee technology vision, software architecture, engineering leadership, infrastructure, security, and product delivery while partnering closely with executive leadership to align technology investments with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's long-term technology vision, roadmap, and innovation strategy.
• Lead all aspects of software engineering, architecture, infrastructure, DevOps, security, and technology operations.
• Modernize existing platforms and drive scalable, secure, cloud-based technology solutions.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering organization, including recruiting key technical leaders.
• Establish engineering best practices, software development standards, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business objectives and product strategy.
• Champion emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and advanced analytics, to support continued business growth.
• Oversee technology governance, cybersecurity, vendor relationships, budgeting, and long-term technology investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including experience as a CTO, VP of Engineering, or similar executive role.
• Proven success building, scaling, and leading high-performing software engineering organizations.
• Strong background in modern software architecture, cloud technologies, DevOps, and enterprise technology strategy.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies, including .NET, C#, SQL Server, APIs, and modern web application development.
• Demonstrated success leading technology transformation, modernization, and organizational change initiatives.
• Excellent executive communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• WealthTech, FinTech, or financial services technology experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with portfolio management, investment reporting, or financial software platforms a plus.

About Our Firm

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times.