Chief Technology Officer

Everfi is a leading education technology company founded in 2008 that delivers digital learning solutions focused on real\-world skills. The company provides scalable education in areas such as financial literacy, health and wellness, and workplace readiness. We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead both of our business divisions: Everfi and ComplyEQ. Reporting to the COO with a dotted line to the CEO, you will serve as the enterprise technology authority, shaping the future of a mission\-driven, AI\-forward EdTech platform at the intersection of financial literacy and education. **Chief Technology Officer Compensation and Benefits** $200,000 – $230,000 annual base salary depending on experience and education This role is eligible to participate in the Corporate Bonus Plan 100% Remote position Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(K) with matching contribution Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) **Chief Technology Officer Responsibilities** **Technology Strategy and Platform Leadership** * Define and execute the enterprise technology executive vision and roadmap * Serve as the primary technology advisor to the executive team and board, translating complex technical concepts into clear strategic direction * Lead technology due diligence for cybersecurity, and potential acquisitions or partnerships as required by Private Equity ownership **AI, Machine Learning, and Data Innovation** * Design and implement practical AI / ML solutions across our platform to drive digital transformation initiatives leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to create competitive advantages * Establish scalable data pipelines and analytics frameworks to unify learner engagement data, partner data, and program impact metrics **Operational Excellence and** **Workforce****Technology****Optimization** * Achieve measurable productivity gains leveraging AI tools, automation, and resource management * Build a scalable model that supports growth without proportional headcount increases, including optimal allocation of AI, employee, and contractor resources * Develop and manage annual technology budget, ensuring return on investment on technology investments and vendor spend **Platform Performance and Reliability** * Ensure 99\.9%\+ uptime across all proprietary platforms * Establish and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for technology services * Oversee cloud infrastructure, database management, and application performance optimization **Cybersecurity and Compliance** * Maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance, lead audit preparation, enforce enterprise security policies, and ensure data privacy compliance * Establish scalable data pipelines, executive governance, and analytics frameworks to support internal decision\-making and external partner reporting * Implement and manage security incident response and business continuity planning **Cross\-Functional Product Delivery** * Partner with Executives, Product, Sales, and Marketing to deliver platform enhancements on time and within budget * Champion Agile development practices, continuous delivery, and user\-centered design in all technology decisions **Team Leadership and Development** * Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports across engineering, infrastructure, security, and operations * Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, including regular check\-ins and weekly one\-on\-one conversations with each direct report * Build succession plans and a leadership pipeline within the technology organization **Chief Technology Officer Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master's degree (MBA or MS) strongly preferred * Minimum 10 years of progressive technology leadership experience * Minimum 5–7 years in a senior executive technology role (CTO, VP Engineering, VP Technology) with Profit and Loss accountability * Proven track record leading technology organizations of 50\+ people in high\-growth SaaS environments * Experience modernizing legacy platforms, introducing AI / ML capabilities into SaaS products, and operating in EdTech, FinTech, or compliance\-heavy industries * Prior experience in PE\-backed organizations undergoing operational transformation is highly desirable **Technical Expertise** * Deep expertise in SaaS architecture and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Strong command of cybersecurity frameworks, SOC 2 compliance, and information security management * Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) architecture and educational technology * Experience with DevOps, Continuous Improvement / Development (CI/CD) pipelines, Agile methodologies, and data/API architecture **Leadership and Business Acumen** * Experience managing multi\-million\-dollar technology budgets with accountability for ROI * Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills * Executive presence with the ability to influence C\-suite peers and board members