Fractional CTO (VectorVMS) US, REMOTE

At VectorVMS, we’re passionate about bringing innovative solutions to our clients, partners, and vendors. Our highly configurable platform is trusted, proven, and stable with users spanning 115+ countries. Our unique environment combines a small start-up feel with the experience and longevity of a well-established tech company. We foster an inclusive and empowering environment with an emphasis on diverse perspectives, enabling our team to push the boundaries of technology. As a market leader, we’re looking for talented self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment to help us drive growth for our company and our clients alike.

Our Mission:

Streamlining extended workforce management by providing flexible technology, services, and support.

Our Vision:

VectorVMS will be the go-to solution for companies to connect with their extended workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and execute a comprehensive technology transformation strategy to modernize the legacy .NET architecture and bring a brand new Analytics and Reporting experience to our key customers

Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals and objectives.

Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to guide the company’s technical direction.

Technical Guidance:

Provide expert guidance on transitioning from a tightly coupled .NET architecture to a more modular, scalable, and modern technology stack. This includes both front-end, business logic, and back-end DB systems.

Provide leadership around hosting solutions, cloud based, AWS/Azure, and hosted.

Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, architecture design, and deployment.

Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools that align with the company’s modernization goals.

Ensure that best practices are followed in application security and DevOps and the application is always SOC I and SOC II Compliant.

Team Leadership and Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Promote a learning environment where team members can grow their legacy and modern technologies skills.

Oversee recruitment and retention of top engineering talent.

Project Management:

Manage and prioritize BAU and transformational projects, ensuring timely delivery,performance, availability, and scalability.

Implement agile methodologies to enhance productivity and adaptability within the engineering team.

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations to ensure cohesive and efficient project execution.

Communicate technical concepts and progress to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Foster strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts.

Drive transparency within the broader organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with significant experience in legacy and modern technology environments.
• Proven track record of leading technology transformations and modernizing legacy systems.
• Strong understanding of .NET architecture, microservices, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and modern development practices.
• Strong understanding of data transformation, ETL, and other data management and usage techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and data privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience guiding applications through certification efforts such as FedRamp, SOC, ISO.
• Experience in a similar industry or domain is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the future of our technology landscape.