Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Health & Education Technology Platform

Our client is scaling a mission‑critical health and education technology platform that integrates Medicaid billing, compliance, and stakeholder‑facing applications. They are seeking a world‑class technical leader to define and execute the next phase of growth. The role is initially fractional or contractor‑based with a path to full‑time leadership with equity participation.

This is a defining opportunity to set the technical vision, architecture, and culture of the organisation. You will shape the technical foundation of a platform with national scale and deep social impact.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

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.