CTO - Chief Technology Officer

Deca Analytics•OFFICE, San Juan, PR, PR, PR

8d•Remote

About The Position

DECA is a leading analytics, advisory, and tax platform dedicated to unlocking government incentive opportunities for businesses. Our mission is to streamline access to public funding through cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and expert guidance. Operating at the intersection of finance, compliance, and strategic growth, we help companies navigate Puerto Rico’s complex business landscape by leveraging quantitative analytics and qualitative expertise. Our holistic approach ensures that organizations maximize available monetary incentives, optimize tax structures, and secure capital solutions tailored to their needs. Our Core Competencies include Foundational Business Setup, Incentives Decree Applications, Ongoing Compliance & Tax Strategy, and Access to Capital. At DECA, we empower businesses with strategic financial solutions that drive sustainable growth. Whether securing tax credits, financing acquisitions, or optimizing compliance, we provide the expertise and tools to help organizations thrive in Puerto Rico’s dynamic economic environment. The CTO will define, lead, and scale DECA’s technology vision. This is a hands-on executive leadership role responsible for infrastructure strategy, product engineering alignment, security standards, and scaling a world-class technical organization. The CTO will partner with executive peers and cross-functional teams to ensure that DECA’s technology stack is scalable, compliant, and aligned with our mission.

Requirements

10+ years in engineering or technology leadership, with prior experience as a CTO or VP Engineering.
Proven experience scaling platforms from early-stage to growth (ideally in SaaS, fintech, or govtech).
Deep understanding of DevOps practices, software development lifecycles, and audit frameworks.
Expertise in cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred), security operations, and data governance.
Executive presence with strong communication skills for board-level reporting and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the long-term technology vision, roadmap, and architectural standards.
Oversee infrastructure, product engineering, DevOps, QA, and compliance readiness.
Build and lead a high-performing technical team, including DevOps, QA, and full stack developers.
Champion a culture of security, testing discipline, automation, and engineering excellence.
Own the design and evolution of DECA’s platform architecture and cloud infrastructure (GCP).
Ensure high availability, reliability, and audit-ready compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Partner with Product, Operations, and Compliance leaders to align technical solutions with client impact.
Report directly to the CEO and advise on investment, risk, and vendor technology decisions.