CTO

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Job Summary

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will report to the President. This position requires an experienced IT professional who has a demonstrated ability to manage a hands-on technical team, third-party service providers, hosting facilities, and closely coordinate with business and operations teams in support of the company’s production infrastructure and regulatory compliance. Our Chief Technology Officer is not just technology expert, but a visionary leader with a proven track record in implementing cutting-edge technology and ensure the technical excellence and strategic development of your organization. The role requires extensive hands-on knowledge of AWS and outsourced environments.  The role also requires detailed understanding of payment processing and the related operational and regulatory regimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Vision and Purpose: Inspire a talented team, foster a culture of innovation, and guiding the team towards achieving technological excellence that aligns with business goals.

• Hands-On Involvement: Directly engage hands-on in the code and R&D processes to provide a clear vision and strategy for the organization. Lead efforts to optimize technology solutions for scalability, performance, and reliability.

• Process and Project Management: Implement and oversee clear processes, day-to-day workflows, annual development plans, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives and commitment to delivering innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing processes and tools to enhance overall technology efficiency.
• Strategic Agility: Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends within the payments space, proposing innovative solutions to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with different departments to integrate customer feedback into development strategies, maintaining a customer-centric approach in all innovations.
• Risk Management & Decision Quality: Navigate through technological and business challenges, making informed decisions that balance innovation and risk.
• Building Effective Teams: Participate in the recruitment process to build a capable, diverse team, enhancing the company's technological capabilities.
• Manage the R&D Budget: Work closely with senior leadership to manage the R&D budget to maximize efficiency, growth, and profitability.
• Clear Communication: Articulate complex technical strategies to senior leadership and various stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across all levels of the organization.
• Learning on the Fly & Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner. Champion continuous improvement and learning, keeping abreast of technological advancements and industry trends.
• Mentorship & Developing Direct Reports: Cultivate a supportive environment that encourages learning, resilience, and growth among team members.

Required Qualifications

• Robust Experience: 10+ years in application development Java), 5+ years in AWS cloud hosting, 5+ years in payment processing, and 5+ years in managerial roles.
• Functional & Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Postgres, Agile, SDLC, git code management (GitHub a plus).
• Compliance: Understand PCI 4.0 compliance requirements and provide leadership during annual audits.
• Strategic Communication: Exceptional communication skills with a knack for making complex technical concepts understandable for diverse audiences.
• Performance Metrics Mastery: Experience in setting and managing KPIs, SLAs, and metrics for mission critical payment websites.

Desired Skills

• Advanced Technologies: Knowledge in Microservices, Docker Containers, alternate databases (Aurora, Postgres, Redshift, ElasticSearch, Redis), CI/CD Pipelines, CDK, and Linux.
• Change Management: Experience in leading and adapting to organizational changes.

About You

• Strategic Vision: You see beyond tech trends and understand the importance of integrating technology with business strategies for market success.
• Customer Focused: Committed to creating products that are not only technologically advanced but also meet real-world customer needs.
• Innovative Managment: A creative problem solver who sees every challenge as an opportunity to drive growth and innovation.
• Compassion Leader: Adept at leading and motivating a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Our Commitment

• Resource Support: You will have access to all necessary tools and resources to excel in your role.
• Empowering Environment: We encourage independent thought and value your contributions as part of our collaborative team culture.
• Forward-Thinking: We are dedicated to constant improvement and staying at the cutting edge of technology and market trends.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $Salary will range from $150K to $225K with bonus opportunity. Bonus based on performance metrics, expected to start at $25k
• CSI Equity plan
• 401K 
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage 
• 15 days of vacation / paid time off, increases each year

Conclusion

We are seeking a visionary CTO who can bridge the gap between technology and business, driving innovation that not only aligns with our strategic goals but also resonates with our customers. If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for technology and a talent for strategic planning, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Constellation Payment Processing.

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More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals.  Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa.  Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.