CTO wanted for Women's Health Technology

About You
We’re looking for someone passionate about building meaningful products and with the following skills and experience:
Expertise in health tech, particularly with customer health data.
Experience in developing machine learning or medical device products.
Proficiency in coding and using tools like JIRA and GitHub.
Ability to work autonomously as well as lead and inspire a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take calculated risks.
Interest and care in what we’re doing, with a growth mindset.

Preferred Technical Skills
Proficiency in Typescript/JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express.
Experience with GraphQL or REST APIs.
Knowledge of AWS Cloud Services.
Familiarity with Xcode is a plus.

Qualifications
Proven experience in Software Development and Architecture.
Strong Project Management skills.
IT Strategy and Product Development experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Knowledge of the healthcare or maternal health sector is a plus.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• React
• Node.js
• Express
• Typescript
• JavaScipt
• Graphql
• REST API

You have strengths in...

• numbers, data and logic
• pushing and getting things done
• structuring and strategic thinking

You already have...

• worked as fulltime employee

Build the MVP of our app, laying the foundation for scalable, secure, and reliable software.
Drive the technical strategy, architecture, and product roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Lead the development team, while being hands-on in coding and architecture.
Develop solutions from inception to deployment, iterating based on user feedback and product requirements.
Originate preliminary technical solutions for each project, exploring options and selecting the best approaches.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technology and user experience.
As the company grows, this role will evolve into either a CTO or Chief Development Officer (CDO), depending on your preferences and strengths.

We are an early-stage venture, and while there is no immediate financial compensation, equity will be offered based on contribution and role.

If you're entrepreneurial, driven, and excited about building something meaningful from the ground up, let's connect to discuss potential collaboration and agreed share distribution.

YourCocoon is a platform designed to support women of colour on their journey to motherhood from pregnancy, postpartum and loss.

We want you to work as flexibly as works for you.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are always looking for better, more efficient ways to work, and encourage team members to share ideas to help us grow sustainably.

Diversity and inclusion are deeply important to us. We strive to create an environment where people from all backgrounds feel welcome. We particularly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and BIPOC candidates, as these groups remain underrepresented in the tech industry.

We are an early-stage venture, and while there is no immediate financial compensation, equity will be offered based on contribution and role.

If you're entrepreneurial, driven, and excited about building something meaningful from the ground up, let's connect to discuss potential collaboration and agreed share distribution.

Challenges

We have a clear understanding of our customers, product features, and go-to-market strategy. Our biggest challenge, however, is that we're a non-technical founding team, and we’re seeking someone to help build our MVP. That’s where you come in.

Target group

Women of colour going through pregnancy and motherhood mainly in the diaspora