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OverviewEverfi is a leading education technology company founded in 2008 that delivers digital learning solutions focused on real-world skills. The company provides scalable education in areas such as financial literacy, health and wellness, and workplace readiness. We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead both of our business divisions: Everfi and ComplyEQ. Reporting to the COO with a dotted line to the CEO, you will serve as the enterprise technology authority, shaping the future of a mission-driven, AI-forward EdTech platform at the intersection of financial literacy and education.Chief Technology Officer Compensation and Benefits$200,000 – $230,000 annual base salary depending on experience and educationThis role is eligible to participate in the Corporate Bonus Plan100% Remote position Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(K) with matching contribution Generous Paid Time Off PTOChief Technology Officer ResponsibilitiesTechnology Strategy and Platform LeadershipDefine and execute the enterprise technology executive vision and roadmapServe as the primary technology advisor to the executive team and board, translating complex technical concepts into clear strategic directionLead technology due diligence for cybersecurity, and potential acquisitions or partnerships as required by Private Equity ownershipAI, Machine Learning, and Data InnovationDesign and implement practical AI / ML solutions across our platform to drive digital transformation initiatives leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to create competitive advantagesEstablish scalable data pipelines and analytics frameworks to unify learner engagement data, partner data, and program impact metricsOperational Excellence and Workforce Technology OptimizationAchieve measurable productivity gains leveraging AI tools, automation, and resource managementBuild a scalable model that supports growth without proportional headcount increases, including optimal allocation of AI, employee, and contractor resourcesDevelop and manage annual technology budget, ensuring return on investment on technology investments and vendor spendPlatform Performance and ReliabilityEnsure 99.9%+ uptime across all proprietary platformsEstablish and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for technology servicesOversee cloud infrastructure, database management, and application performance optimizationCybersecurity and ComplianceMaintain SOC 2 Type II compliance, lead audit preparation, enforce enterprise security policies, and ensure data privacy complianceEstablish scalable data pipelines, executive governance, and analytics frameworks to support internal decision-making and external partner reportingImplement and manage security incident response and business continuity planningCross-Functional Product DeliveryPartner with Executives, Product, Sales, and Marketing to deliver platform enhancements on time and within budgetChampion Agile development practices, continuous delivery, and user-centered design in all technology decisionsTeam Leadership and DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop direct reports across engineering, infrastructure, security, and operationsFoster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, including regular check-ins and weekly one-on-one conversations with each direct reportBuild succession plans and a leadership pipeline within the technology organizationChief Technology Officer QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master's degree (MBA or MS) strongly preferredMinimum 10 years of progressive technology leadership experienceMinimum 5–7 years in a senior executive technology role (CTO, VP Engineering, VP Technology) with Profit and Loss accountabilityProven track record leading technology organizations of 50+ people in high-growth SaaS environmentsExperience modernizing legacy platforms, introducing AI / ML capabilities into SaaS products, and operating in EdTech, FinTech, or compliance-heavy industriesPrior experience in PE-backed organizations undergoing operational transformation is highly desirableTechnical ExpertiseDeep expertise in SaaS architecture and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Strong command of cybersecurity frameworks, SOC 2 compliance, and information security managementWorking knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) architecture and educational technologyExperience with DevOps, Continuous Improvement / Development (CI/CD) pipelines, Agile methodologies, and data/API architectureLeadership and Business AcumenExperience managing multi-million-dollar technology budgets with accountability for ROIStrong vendor management and contract negotiation skillsExecutive presence with the ability to influence C-suite peers and board members
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