FOUNDING TECH LEAD (FUTURE CTO)

Founding Tech Lead (Future CTO) Company: NumeriQu Location: Open / Remote (preferred overlap with US time zones) About NumeriQu NumeriQu is a profitability intelligence platform built from real operating experience. We help founders and leaders turn financial data into clear, actionable insights . We are early, focused, and building with intent. The Opportunity We are looking for a Founding Tech Lead who will own the technical backbone of NumeriQu. This is not a follow-the-requirements role. You will work directly with the founders to: • Translate business problems into technical solutions • Design and build a scalable backend architecture • Make early decisions that shape the future of the product This role is expected to grow into a CTO role as the company scales. What Youll Work On • Designing and building the core backend architecture • Integrating with multiple data sources (financial, operational, APIs) • Designing databases and data models for analytics and reporting • Building reliable data pipelines • Exploring and integrating AI/ML capabilities where they add real value • Making pragmatic decisions around scalability, performance, and security Who This Role Is For You dont need 15 years of experience. You do need: • Strong problem-solving ability and system thinking • The ability to understand business needs and turn them into clean technical designs • Comfort making decisions with imperfect information • A builder mindset — ownership, curiosity, and accountability • The ambition to grow into a CTO-level role If you enjoy figuring things out more than being told exactly what to build, this role is for you. Technical Expectations (Keep It Practical) • Experience building backend systems (any modern stack) • Understanding of APIs, databases, and integrations • Comfort working with data (ETL, analytics, reporting) • Incorporate data security into everyday life since we deal with financial data • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) • Interest in AI/ML (hands-on experience is a plus, not mandatory) Compensation & Upside • Below-market salary (by design, at this stage) • Meaningful equity / long-term upside • Direct influence on product, architecture, and company direction • Clear path to CTO role as NumeriQu grows We are looking for someone who values ownership and long-term impact over short-term compensation.