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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Position Overview The Chief Technology Officer will serve as the executive leader responsible for defining and executing the company's global technology vision. This ...

The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds alongside the team. We are building a focused, fast-moving engineering organization at a moment when ...

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Chief Technology Officer

Albany, NY · On-site

$150 - $190/hr

The Chief Technology Officer's primary responsibilities include the management of instructional technology, with a focus of integrating technology into the curricula of all schools grades K-12. This ...

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Nederland, TX · On-site

$117.14 - $175.71/hr

Wij zijn op zoek naar een strategische en innovatieve Chief Technology Officer (CTO) om ons team te versterken. In deze senior leiderschapsrol ben je verantwoordelijk voor het definiëren van de ...

The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) is a C-suite executive and a member of the senior leadership team, accountable for defining and executing CaterTrax ® 's enterprise technology vision in direct ...

Chief Technology Officer About Us: ShipperHQ is a trusted leader in the e-commerce shipping space, with over 15 years of experience helping merchants deliver better checkout experiences. Founded in ...

Chief Technology Officer

$183K - $256K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who is, first and foremost, a software engineering leader, for our mission-driven edtech organization. Your career has been built ...

Chief Technology Officer

Austin, TX · On-site

$150 - $250/hr

Chief Technology Officer About Us: ShipperHQ is a trusted leader in the e-commerce shipping space, with over 15 years of experience helping merchants deliver better checkout experiences. Founded in ...

CTO

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

CTO Skills: 0-to-1 Product Development | Software Architecture | AI/ML & Automation | Healthcare Payments/RCM/FinTech | Engineering Leadership Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 10 ...

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Location : On-Site in North Dallas (Galleria Towers) and/or Farmers Branch, TX Position Type: Full-Time Compensation: Based on Experience - Salary + Equity + Bonus ...

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Position Overview The Chief Technology Officer will serve as the executive leader responsible for defining and executing the company's global technology vision. This ...

The CTO will oversee the development and implementation of technology infrastructure, manage information systems projects, and assist with strategic planning and departmental administration.

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Technology Officer, CTO to lead the technology vision, engineering organization, AI strategy, and product architecture for a growing enterprise SaaS company ...

Chief Technology Officer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$180 - $260/hr

As the company's most senior technologist, the CTO holds full executive ownership of the technology function and its contribution to enterprise growth, value creation, and constituent ...

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How much do freelance cto jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance cto in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freelance CTO?

A Freelance CTO (Chief Technology Officer) is a technology executive who works independently or on a contract basis, rather than as a full-time employee. They help startups or companies develop their technology strategy, oversee technical teams, and make decisions about software, infrastructure, and innovation. Freelance CTOs are often hired by organizations that need executive-level technical expertise but are not ready for a permanent CTO. Their flexible arrangement allows businesses to access high-level tech leadership as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance CTO, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance CTO, you need deep expertise in software architecture, product development, and strategic technology leadership, often demonstrated by a strong technical background and prior executive experience. Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps tools, cybersecurity frameworks, and agile project management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and stakeholder management skills help you bridge business and technical needs while working with diverse clients. These competencies are essential for delivering effective technology strategies and driving innovation for organizations on a flexible, consultative basis.

How does a freelance CTO balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership when working with multiple clients?

As a Freelance CTO, balancing hands-on technical tasks with strategic planning is crucial, since clients often expect both technical expertise and leadership. Freelance CTOs usually allocate specific time blocks for deep technical work, such as code review or architecture design, while reserving separate sessions for client strategy meetings and team leadership. Strong communication and prioritization skills help manage overlapping responsibilities and ensure each client receives focused attention. Regular check-ins and clear deliverables help maintain transparency and align expectations, making it easier to juggle multiple engagements effectively.
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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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Seattle, WA

Full-time

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Job description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Position Overview

The Chief Technology Officer will serve as the executive leader responsible for defining and executing the company’s global technology vision. This leader will align enterprise architecture, digital commerce, data strategy, and infrastructure to support aggressive revenue growth, operational excellence, and international scale.

The CTO will partner closely with Operations, Finance, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure technology enables speed-to-market, margin optimization, and best-in-class client experience.

This role reports directly to the CEO and serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Technology Strategy

  • Define and execute a multi-year enterprise technology roadmap aligned with global growth objectives.

  • Modernize and scale enterprise systems across supply chain, sourcing, procurement, logistics, and e-commerce.

  • Evaluate and evolve architecture to ensure scalability, security, resilience, and performance.

  • Establish governance across architecture, security, data, and application lifecycle management.

  • Drive a cloud-first, integration-first strategy leveraging AWS and Boomi.

Digital Commerce & Platform Leadership

  • Lead strategy and optimization of Adobe Magento and associated digital commerce infrastructure.

  • Improve global e-commerce performance, personalization, configurability, and transaction scalability.

  • Enable seamless integration between commerce, ERP, sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment systems.

  • Partner with commercial leadership to enhance customer-facing digital capabilities.

Enterprise Architecture & Integration

  • Standardize integration patterns across Boomi and internal systems.

  • Reduce technical debt while building scalable architecture for future growth.

  • Drive API-first, event-driven architecture where appropriate.

Data, Analytics & Operational Intelligence

  • Establish a unified enterprise data strategy across Oracle and cloud environments.

  • Enable real-time supply chain visibility and performance analytics.

  • Develop executive dashboards supporting cost optimization, margin performance, vendor analytics, and operational KPIs.

  • Ensure data governance, compliance, and cybersecurity standards.

Infrastructure, Security & Compliance

  • Oversee AWS infrastructure strategy and cost optimization.

  • Ensure enterprise-grade cybersecurity posture and risk mitigation.

  • Implement scalable DevOps and CI/CD frameworks.

  • Maintain compliance across global regulatory environments.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Strategy

  • Build and lead a high-performing global technology organization.

  • Develop succession planning, leadership capability, and technical depth.

  • Introduce performance metrics and operational rigor across engineering and IT functions.

  • Drive cross-functional alignment between technology and business units.

Transformation & Change Leadership

  • Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.

  • Evaluate build vs. buy decisions across enterprise platforms.

  • Introduce automation, AI enablement, and process optimization across supply chain and commerce workflows.

  • Champion technology as a strategic growth lever, not just a support function.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a technology executive who has led enterprise-scale systems in complex, operationally intensive environments.

Required Experience

  • 15+ years in progressive technology leadership roles.

  • Experience leading enterprise applications at global scale.

  • Strong background in .NET/C# ecosystems.

  • Deep familiarity with cloud architecture (AWS).

  • Experience integrating enterprise systems using middleware platforms (Boomi preferred).

  • Experience with ERP, supply chain, procurement, or global sourcing systems.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or similar).

  • Experience leading digital commerce platforms (Magento or similar).

Preferred Background

  • Experience in supply chain–heavy industries (retail, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, global merchandising).

  • Experience modernizing legacy enterprise environments.

  • P&L literacy and strong business acumen.

  • Experience leading teams across multiple geographies.

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Systems Thinker

  • Operationally Grounded

  • Commercially Aware

  • Architecturally Disciplined

  • Transformation-Oriented

  • Data-Driven Decision Maker

  • Calm Under Complexity