CTO - Chief Technology Officer

DECA; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer contribution up to

Equity participation

Opportunity to build tech stack & team

Job summary

DECA in San Juan, PR is seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer to define and lead the company’s technology vision. This executive role is responsible for infrastructure strategy, product engineering alignment, security standards, and scaling a world-class technical organization.

You will partner with the CEO and cross‑functional leaders to ensure the technology stack is scalable, compliant, and aligned with client impact, focusing on DevOps, cloud governance (GCP), and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering or technology leadership, with prior experience as a CTO or VP Engineering.
• Proven experience scaling platforms from early-stage to growth (ideally in SaaS, fintech, or govtech).
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices, software development lifecycles, and audit frameworks.
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred), security operations, and data governance.
• Executive presence with strong communication skills for board-level reporting and strategic alignment.
• 401K with employer contribution up to 6%.
• Equity participation.
• Opportunity to build a tech stack and team from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term technology vision, roadmap, and architectural standards.
• Oversee infrastructure, product engineering, DevOps, QA, and compliance readiness.
• Build and lead a high-performing technical team, including DevOps, QA, and full stack developers.
• Champion a culture of security, testing discipline, automation, and engineering excellence.
• Own the design and evolution of DECA’s platform architecture and cloud infrastructure (GCP).
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and audit-ready compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Partner with Product, Operations, and Compliance leaders to align technical solutions with client impact.
• Report directly to the CEO and advise on investment, risk, and vendor technology decisions.

Skills

Ten+ years in engineering/tech leader

CTO/VP Engineering experience

Platform scaling

DevOps

Google Cloud

Security operations

Data governance

Executive presence

Board reporting

Job description

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Full Time Senior Management OFFICE, San Juan, PR, PR

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1045

About DECA

DECA is a leading analytics, advisory, and tax platform dedicated to unlocking government incentive opportunities for businesses. Our mission is to streamline access to public funding through cutting‑edge technology, data‑driven insights, and expert guidance.

Operating at the intersection of finance, compliance, and strategic growth, we help companies navigate Puerto Rico’s complex business landscape by leveraging quantitative analytics and qualitative expertise. Our holistic approach ensures that organizations maximize available monetary incentives, optimize tax structures, and secure capital solutions tailored to their needs.

Our Core Competencies

• Foundational Business Setup – Establishing a strong operational framework for long‑term success.
• Incentives Decree Applications – Navigating government programs to unlock financial benefits.
• Ongoing Compliance & Tax Strategy – Ensuring regulatory adherence while optimizing tax efficiency.
• Access to Capital – Facilitating funding through monetizable tax credits, local cash grants, federal R&D grants, and green energy investment incentives.

At DECA, we empower businesses with strategic financial solutions that drive sustainable growth. Whether securing tax credits, financing acquisitions, or optimizing compliance, we provide the expertise and tools to help organizations thrive in Puerto Rico’s dynamic economic environment.

Role Summary

The CTO will define, lead, and scale DECA’s technology vision. This is a hands‑on executive leadership role responsible for infrastructure strategy, product engineering alignment, security standards, and scaling a world‑class technical organization. The CTO will partner with executive peers and cross‑functional teams to ensure that DECA’s technology stack is scalable, compliant, and aligned with our mission.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership

• Define and drive the long‑term technology vision, roadmap, and architectural standards.
• Oversee infrastructure, product engineering, DevOps, QA, and compliance readiness.

Team Building & Culture

• Build and lead a high‑performing technical team, including DevOps, QA, and full stack developers.
• Champion a culture of security, testing discipline, automation, and engineering excellence.

Systems & Infrastructure

• Own the design and evolution of DECA’s platform architecture and cloud infrastructure (GCP).
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and audit‑ready compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Partner with Product, Operations, and Compliance leaders to align technical solutions with client impact.
• Report directly to the CEO and advise on investment, risk, and vendor technology decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering or technology leadership, with prior experience as a CTO or VP Engineering.
• Proven experience scaling platforms from early‑stage to growth (ideally in SaaS, fintech, or govtech).
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices, software development lifecycles, and audit frameworks.
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred), security operations, and data governance.
• Executive presence with strong communication skills for board‑level reporting and strategic alignment.
• 401K with employer contribution up to 6%
• Equity participation
• Opportunity to build a tech stack and team from the ground up

Why Join DECA?

You’ll be the architect of our operational backbone—helping us ship faster, more securely, and with confidence. This is an opportunity to lay the groundwork for our Technology team at DECA as we scale, with the autonomy to shape systems, tools, and culture from the ground up.