EQL Edtech
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Health & Education Technology Platform
EQL EdtechAustralia12 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyManagement
đź§­ Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Health & Education Technology Platform

🏛 About Our Client

Our client is scaling a mission‑critical health and education technology platform that integrates Medicaid billing, compliance, and stakeholder‑facing applications. With strong traction and partnerships already secured, they are now seeking a world‑class technical leader to define and execute the next phase of growth.

đź’Ľ The Role

We are appointing a CTO of exceptional calibre to set the technical vision, architecture, and culture of the organisation. Initially fractional or contractor‑based, this role offers a path to full‑time leadership with equity participation.

This is a defining opportunity: you will shape the technical foundation of a platform with national scale and deep social impact.

đź”§ Key Responsibilities

  • Own the technical strategy and ensure alignment with business growth
  • Modernise and scale the Ruby on Rails backend, addressing technical debt
  • Guide the development of Flutter and React applications across multiple user groups
  • Build and mentor a high‑performing engineering organisation
  • Partner with leadership on fundraising, product strategy, and market expansion
  • Ensure compliance, security, and scalability in a healthcare/education context

Requirements

🎯 Candidate Profile

  • Proven success as a CTO, VP of Engineering, or senior technical leader
  • Expertise in scaling SaaS platforms; edtech or healthtech experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with Medicaid claims billing or compliance‑driven systems is a plus
  • Hands‑on technical depth in Ruby on Rails, Flutter, React, and cloud infrastructure
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic acumen
  • Thrives in founder‑led, high‑expectation environments

Benefits

đź’° Compensation & Logistics

  • Engagement: Fractional/contractor initially, with path to full‑time
  • Equity: Available for the right candidate
  • Location: Remote (US or Europe time zones)
  • Start Date: Early November for initial engagement

🌍 Why This Role is Different

  • Define the technical future of a platform with national expansion potential
  • Operate at the highest standards of leadership and execution
  • Join a mission‑driven team committed to improving outcomes for children and families
  • Equity participation ensures long‑term alignment and ownership

⚡ Exclusive Recruitment Partnership

EQL EdTech are the exclusive recruitment partner for this appointment. All applications and early shortlisting will be handled by us, ensuring a founder‑calibrated, elite‑standard process. Only candidates with a proven record of world‑class technical leadership will be considered.

Key Skills

Ranked by relevance