Director of Technology in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Technology based in the United States.

This is a senior technology leadership opportunity focused on shaping enterprise SaaS strategy, architecture, engineering execution, and technical innovation.
The role combines executive-level technology leadership with hands-on involvement in architecture, system design, and major engineering decisions.
You will translate business priorities into scalable technology roadmaps supporting growth, cybersecurity, operational excellence, and product strategy.
You will lead a globally distributed engineering organization of approximately 10–15 technology professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
The position also offers significant exposure to AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, cloud-native platforms, and distributed systems.
Working closely with executive stakeholders, customers, investors, and strategic partners, you will connect technology decisions to commercial outcomes.
This fully remote contract role is suited to a seasoned technology leader who can operate confidently across strategy, engineering, product, and business growth.

• Define and execute the technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives, product priorities, scalability, cybersecurity, revenue growth, and operational excellence.
• Act as a trusted technology advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance on technology investments and ensuring measurable business value.
• Architect, build, and scale enterprise-grade SaaS platforms using cloud-native technologies, distributed systems, microservices, APIs, data platforms, and scalable application architectures.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and strategic engineering decisions while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI, and assess opportunities for their practical application.
• Oversee the development and evolution of commercial software products from concept through market delivery, translating customer and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Lead and develop a globally distributed technology organization of approximately 10–15 professionals, mentoring technical leaders and engineers and supporting their professional growth.
• Establish strong engineering standards, development methodologies, communication practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with product, business, CEO, and CFO stakeholders to align technology strategy with commercial objectives and customer needs.
• Support enterprise software sales through technical expertise, customer presentations, product demonstrations, and communication of complex technology concepts in clear business terms.
• Participate in fundraising and strategic growth activities, including venture capital and private equity discussions, investor presentations, technology due diligence, and strategic technology assessments.
• Contribute, where applicable, to IPO readiness and public-market preparation initiatives.

• 10+ years of experience in technology, software engineering, or related fields, with substantial leadership responsibility.
• Progressive experience in technology leadership, software architecture, engineering management, or technology management.
• Demonstrated success architecting and scaling enterprise-grade SaaS or commercial software platforms.
• Strong technical understanding of AI/ML, with exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, or AI platforms.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and establishing scalable, high-quality software development practices.
• Ability to remain technically engaged in architecture reviews, system design, and significant engineering decisions while operating at a strategic level.
• Strong experience partnering with executive leadership and presenting technology strategy to senior stakeholders.
• Commercial understanding of how technology influences revenue generation, customer acquisition, product strategy, scalability, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and executive presence.
• Experience developing multiple commercial software products from concept through market delivery is preferred.
• Strong experience within the Java ecosystem is preferred.
• Experience supporting enterprise software sales, customer acquisition, or technical client engagements is advantageous.
• Previous exposure to VC/PE fundraising, investor presentations, technology due diligence, or IPO readiness is a plus.
• Experience managing globally distributed engineering organizations is preferred.
• Experience working directly with CEOs, boards, investors, and other senior executives is highly desirable.
• U.S. work authorization is required.

• Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.
• Contract employment structure.
• Opportunity to shape technology strategy and architecture at an executive level.
• Leadership responsibility for a globally distributed engineering organization.
• Exposure to enterprise SaaS, cloud-native architecture, AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and modern software engineering.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership, customers, investors, and strategic partners.
• Opportunity to influence product strategy, commercial growth, fundraising, and long-term technology direction.
• International and cross-functional working environment.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and technology leadership development.