Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Telehealth Platform

Mind Friend • Full-time • Philadelphia, PA, US • $50,000 - $200,000 / year • 1w ago

MindFriend - London

Location: London (Hybrid)

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Role Level: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About MindFriend MindFriend is a pioneering telehealth platform dedicated to transforming mental health and wellness through cutting-edge technology and AI innovation. We are rapidly growing and seek a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive our technology strategy and lead our engineering and product teams.

The Role As CTO, you will set the overall technology vision, lead development efforts across web, mobile, and AI platforms, and ensure the delivery of scalable and secure digital health solutions. You will collaborate closely with leadership to shape product direction and scale our telehealth services globally.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the technology strategy and roadmap aligned with MindFriend's business goals
Lead and inspire engineering, AI, and product teams to deliver high-quality digital health products
Oversee the architecture and continuous improvement of our web, mobile, and AI-powered telehealth platforms
Champion best practices in software development, system scalability, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations
Drive innovation through evaluating and integrating emerging technologies, particularly AI and machine learning
Manage cloud infrastructure, DevOps processes, and overall system reliability
Maintain robust data privacy and security standards in compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams to align technology with product and business needs
Key Responsibilities
👥 Leadership & Management
- Build the Team: Recruit, hire, and mentor a team high-performing engineers
- Quality Control: Manage the team's daily output, conduct rigorous code reviews, and ensure all features are rigorously tested and bug-free before deployment
- Technical Strategy: Set the technical roadmap, choose the right tech stack, and align engineering goals with our overarching business objectives

Requirements

Required Expertise

We seek a dynamic, strategic technology leader with deep expertise across telehealth platforms, digital health technologies, and AI innovations.

Technical & Leadership Skills

Extensive experience leading technology teams in software engineering and product development
Proven track record of defining and executing technology roadmaps at a senior leadership level
Expertise in building and scaling telehealth or digital health platforms including web and mobile applications
Strong understanding of AI technologies and ability to integrate AI/ML into healthcare products
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure and DevOps practices
Knowledge of healthcare data privacy standards including GDPR and HIPAA compliance
Skilled in architecture design for scalable, secure, and reliable systems
Experience managing real-time communication technologies like WebRTC and video consultation infrastructure

Platform & Development

Proficiency with modern web frameworks (React, Node.js, Next.js) and mobile development platforms (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter)
Familiarity with API design, microservices, and payment integration systems (e.g., Stripe)

Leadership & Strategic Qualities

10+ years experience in software engineering with at least 5 years in senior technical leadership roles
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams
Strong decision-making and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience in startup or fast-growing environments preferred

Personal Attributes

Visionary and innovative mindset with deep technical expertise
Commitment to exceptional engineering standards and product quality
Passion for leveraging technology to improve mental health and wellbeing
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Benefits

What We Offer

This is a full-time permanent role within a growing international company.

We offer:

✅ Stable full-time position

✅ Work with an international team across multiple countries

✅ Competitive salary

✅ Performance-based salary growth

✅ Equity share in the company (ownership participation)

✅ Long-term leadership role within the company

✅ Opportunity to build a global AI-driven mental health platform