Interim Chief Technology Officer

The Bronx; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $168/hr

Executive leadership role

Scale engineering organization

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Scion Technology is seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer to steer the company’s technology strategy in a hybrid Charlotte-based role. You will lead an engineering organization focused on scalable, secure, and innovative WealthTech software solutions, partnering with executives to align technology with business goals.

The role emphasizes modernization, cloud-based delivery, and building a high-performing team, including recruitment of top technical leaders and establishing engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including CTO/VP of Engineering roles.
• Proven success building and scaling high-performing software engineering teams.
• 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 development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term technology vision, roadmap, and innovation strategy.
• Lead software engineering, architecture, infrastructure, DevOps, security, and tech operations.
• Modernize platforms and drive scalable, secure, cloud-based solutions.
• Build, mentor, and grow engineering organization, recruiting key leaders.
• Establish engineering best practices, software standards, and operational excellence.
• Partner with executives to align tech initiatives with business objectives and product strategy.
• Champion emerging technologies (AI, automation, analytics) to support growth.
• Oversee governance, cybersecurity, vendor relations, budgeting, and long-term investments.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cloud architectures

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET

C#

SQL Server

APIs

Job description

Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for our client, an innovative WealthTech company transforming portfolio management and financial technology solutions. This is a contract to hire opportunity offering a hybrid schedule in Charlotte, NC.

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. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic technology executive who enjoys modernizing platforms, building engineering teams, and driving innovation within the WealthTech space.

PERKS

• Competitive hourly compensation up to $168/hr + bonus potential and equity opportunity


• Executive leadership role with direct influence on company strategy and long-term growth


• Opportunity to build and scale a world-class engineering organization


• Collaborative leadership team focused on innovation and technology excellence

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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This contract position offers an hourly rate up to $168/hr, commensurate with experience. The organization provides a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.