Chief Technology Officer
Toronto
Engineering – Engineering /
Full-time permanent /
Hybrid
About Achievers
The "Achievers Employee Experience Platform™" empowers employees to recognize each other in real time and aligns them to the values and goals of the company. With almost 4 million global users, the Employee Experience Platform enables employees in over 170 countries. Visit us at www.achievers.com to learn more, and check out our platform in action here. Join us in our mission to Change the Way the World Works™!
Our commitment to you:
At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings to our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues who appreciate your strengths and are excited to learn from your experiences.
As the Chief Technology Officer of Achievers, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of technology development and innovation. You'll be at the helm of our dynamic engineering division, driving innovation and excellence across all aspects of our tech initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company's technological vision, driving innovation, and ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership skills to lead our technology team towards achieving organizational excellence.
Our CTO role boasts a strong partnership with our Chief Product Officer, ensuring seamless alignment between technology and product strategies. We are committed to continually enhancing our microservice strategy to enable deeper integration capabilities. Our focus on platform extensibility ensures that other organizations can seamlessly integrate with our platform, fostering collaborative growth opportunities. We're dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment within our engineering teams, propelling us towards our shared goals of success and growth.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the technology roadmap in alignment with the company's vision and goals. Lead the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies to maintain our competitive edge.
- Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance and support to ensure the team delivers high-quality products and services on time and within budget.
- Collaborate closely with product teams to design and deliver customer-facing solutions. Drive innovation by championing best practices in software development, architecture, and design.
- Collaborate closely with the Chief Product Officer to ensure that technology initiatives align with product development goals and market demands.
- Optimize engineering processes and workflows to enhance productivity and efficiency. Implement metrics and KPIs to track performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee the management of cloud hosting models and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Drive initiatives to optimize costs while maximizing performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including C-suite executives, product managers, and sales and marketing teams, to align technology initiatives with business objectives. Serve as a key liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven track record of success in a C-level engineering role within a global B2B SaaS company, with at least 15 years of experience in the field.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience building and mentoring high-performing teams.
- Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and engineering, with proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies.
- Deep understanding of cloud computing, infrastructure, and security best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable technology initiatives.
- Experience working in agile environments and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Why you’ll love working at Achievers:
We are passionate about disruptive technology that’s rooted in science, research and data.
We understand the value of employee success in the workplace and have been recognized in numerous publications for our contributions to HR, for technical excellence, and for our outstanding workplace culture!
We foster an environment of connection, security, and community. You’ll feel at home, without reservation.
We believe in moving quickly, failing fast, and adapting to change.
We enjoy coming to work every day because we believe in our product and love our culture.
We’re committed to achieving excellence in everything we do.
Benefits & Perks for permanent full time employees:
· Competitive Pay 💰
· Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
· Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
· RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
· Flexible Vacation 🏖️
· Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
· Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩💻
· Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
· Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
· A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
· Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
· Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈
Our work environment:
Achievers is a hybrid-first company located at 99 Atlantic Ave in Liberty Village, Toronto. Our hybrid work experience is designed to cultivate an engaging employee experience, where pioneering research intersects with cutting-edge technology. We strongly believe that collocating teams increases the chance to innovate together, foster passive learning, create spontaneous connections, and promote better communication.
Achievers does not offer employment to prospects without first ensuring that qualified candidates speak directly with the hiring manager and a member of our HR team. All qualification will be done face-to-face, whether that is in person or over Zoom. Achievers does not send out offers of employment without meeting candidates and does not offer employment via text. If you are requested for any personal information via text and/or without having met a member of our hiring team in person, please disregard.
Our employees are a diverse and inclusive team of passionate, hardworking individuals. Achievers is committed to creating an environment where our employees can do the best work of their lives. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply to join our A-Player family. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Achievers is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
