Chief Technology Officer – CTO

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November 21

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Sweed POS

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Retail • eCommerce • B2B

Sweed POS is a comprehensive platform designed to streamline cannabis retail operations. It offers a wide range of integrated tools including point of sale systems, marketing and loyalty programs, inventory management, and eCommerce solutions tailored specifically for the cannabis industry. With features such as advanced customer management, integrated payments, and multi-location logistics, Sweed POS empowers cannabis retailers to enhance their brand presence and operational efficiency. The platform is designed to seamlessly manage retail operations without the need for third-party systems, providing a holistic and intuitive experience for cannabis businesses.

11 - 50 employees

🛒 Retail

🛍️ eCommerce

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• Define and own the long-term technology vision and roadmap in alignment with the company’s business strategy. • Act as a key member of the executive team, partnering with the CEO, CFO, CPO, and other leaders on company-wide strategic decisions. • Own technology budgets, vendor strategy, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure sustainable growth and ROI on technology investments. • Lead the architecture and development of systems handling over 3,000 requests per second (RPS) across multiple data centers. • Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance under heavy load. • Oversee the support of a large, diverse client base with seamless operations across multiple data centers globally. • Develop and implement strategies to scale infrastructure and services effectively. • Ensure systems comply with SOC 2 and HIPAA standards, prioritizing data security and privacy. • Establish and maintain best practices for secure development and operations. • Champion the automation of testing processes, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-market. • Lead the transition from monolithic systems to modular, microservice-based architectures. • Drive initiatives to improve maintainability, scalability, and system resilience. • Design and implement robust systems to achieve full redundancy and zero downtime under all conditions. • Develop clear, comprehensive processes and maintain up-to-date technical documentation to support cross-functional collaboration. • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team productivity and system performance. • Foster a culture of data-driven development and decision-making. • Oversee the handling of large-scale data processing systems and the integration of machine learning (ML) solutions to enhance product capabilities. • Manage and mentor a large, cross-functional technology team of 100+ engineers, ensuring alignment with business goals. • Work closely with product management to deliver innovative solutions and maintain a competitive edge.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, system architecture, or a similar leadership role, preferably in high-load environments. • Experience as a member of an executive or senior leadership team, partnering closely with C-level stakeholders. • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, high-traffic systems with a focus on scalability and performance. • Deep knowledge of SOC 2, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks. • Expertise in microservices, modern architectural practices, and transitioning from monolithic systems. • Strong experience in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and development workflows. • Proven ability to handle big data volumes and oversee the implementation of ML-based solutions. • Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with experience leading 100+ engineers. • Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to document and streamline processes.

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% remote – We’re a remote-first company, no offices needed! • Flexible working hours – Core team time: 09:00-15:00 GMT (flexible per team) • 20 paid vacation days per year • 12 holidays per year • 3 sick leave days • Medical insurance after probation • Equipment reimbursement (laptops, monitors, etc.)