Constellation Payments · 1 day ago
CTO
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expConstellation Payments is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technical team and drive innovation in payment processing technology. The CTO will be responsible for defining and executing the company's AI strategy while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Financial ServicesMobile PaymentsPaymentsSoftware
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 including reviewing and guiding AI/ML architectures, model integration, and production deployment patterns. . 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
AI: Lead the implementation of AI-enabled features (e.g., intelligent routing, anomaly detection, reconciliation automation, LLM-based support tools) while ensuring explainability, auditability, and compliance
Data: Oversee the data foundation required for AI success (data quality, pipelines, observability, access controls)
Qualification
Required
10+ years in application development (Java)
5+ years in AWS cloud hosting
5+ years in payment processing
5+ years in managerial roles
Proficiency in Postgres, Agile, SDLC, git code management (GitHub a plus)
Understand PCI 4.0 compliance requirements and provide leadership during annual audits
Exceptional communication skills with a knack for making complex technical concepts understandable for diverse audiences
Experience in setting and managing KPIs, SLAs, and metrics for mission critical payment websites
Preferred
Knowledge in Microservices, Docker Containers, alternate databases (Aurora, Postgres, Redshift, ElasticSearch, Redis), CI/CD Pipelines, CDK, and Linux
Experience in leading and adapting to organizational changes
Benefits
Competitive Salary and Bonus Plan
CSI Equity plan
401K
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
15 days of vacation / paid time off, increases each year
Company
Constellation Payments
Constellation Payments is a gateway and merchant services provider with software integration and transactions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-09-02
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