Part-Time CTO

Work at DaCodes

We are a high-impact software and digital transformation firm.

For over 10 years, we have built technology- and innovation-driven solutions thanks to our team of 300+ talented #DaCoders, including developers, architects, UX/UI designers, PMs, QA testers, and more. Our team collaborates on projects with clients across LATAM and the United States, delivering outstanding results.

At DaCodes, you will have the opportunity to accelerate your professional growth, work on diverse projects across multiple industries, and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructures.

Our DaCoders play a key role in the success of our business and our clients. You will be the expert involved in our projects and gain access to disruptive startups and global brands.

Interested?

We are seeking a Part-Time / Fractional CTO to collaborate with one of our New York–based clients, providing both strategic and hands-on technical leadership.

This role is ideal for a senior technology leader who enjoys defining technical vision while remaining actively involved in architecture decisions, technical execution, and team guidance. You will act as a trusted technical partner, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and supporting engineering teams in a flexible, part-time engagement model.

• Define, evolve, and communicate the technical vision aligned with business and product goals.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, including architecture design, technical decision-making, and solution validation.
• Collaborate closely with product, business, and leadership stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Guide engineering teams on best practices related to scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Establish and enforce standards for code quality, development processes, and technical documentation.
• Identify technical risks, constraints, and dependencies, proposing mitigation strategies.
• Support team growth through mentoring, technical guidance, and participation in hiring decisions when needed.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and tools to support current and future product needs.

• Senior-level technology leader with experience as CTO, Head of Engineering, Technical Director, Engineering Manager, or similar roles.
• Strong balance between strategic leadership and hands-on technical involvement.
• Proven experience designing software architectures and leading technical teams in dynamic or startup environments.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous contexts and help shape both product and technical direction.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with international stakeholders.

• Solid experience designing modern software architectures (monolithic, modular, microservices, cloud-native).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Background in backend or full-stack development (technology-agnostic).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure best practices.
• Experience working with agile methodologies and iterative product development.

• Advanced English proficiency is required for daily communication with US-based stakeholders.
• Open to candidates located in LATAM, including Mexico.
• Availability to collaborate with teams aligned to US time zones.
• Part-time / fractional engagement with flexible dedication.
• Compensation structure to be defined based on experience and availability.

Integration with global brands and disruptive startups.

Remote work / Home office.

If a hybrid or on-site modality is required, you will be informed from the first session.

Schedule aligned with the assigned work cell or project.

Monday to Friday work schedule.

Day off on your birthday.

Major medical expenses insurance (applies for Mexico).

Life insurance (applies for Mexico).

Multicultural work teams.

Access to courses and certifications.

Meetups with special guests from the IT industry.

Virtual integration events and interest groups.

English classes.

Opportunities within our different business lines.

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