Technology Strategy Consultant

Summary

Join SOULCHI, a values-driven startup, as a Fractional Technology Strategy Consultant and contribute to building a more sustainable world. This equity-based role offers flexibility (15-40 hours/week) and the chance to shape the company's technology vision. You will collaborate with the CTO, lead technology strategy, design scalable systems, and ensure data security. The ideal candidate possesses extensive senior-level technology experience in a fast-growth environment and strong leadership skills. Compensation is based on a fair market value equity model, transitioning to salary and benefits at the break-even point. This is an opportunity to own a piece of the future and make a lasting impact.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in senior technology roles (e.g., Head of Technology, Senior Technology Strategy Lead) with a demonstrated track record of driving tech strategy, architecture, and execution
• Proven leadership in designing and scaling software architectures, with a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, tech stacks, and system integration
• Expertise in evaluating emerging technologies, making high-level decisions about their integration into business operations
• Strong experience in data management, security protocols, and compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership teams to align technical initiatives with broader business goals
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills—able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in fast-growing startups or organizations focused on innovation and scalable technology solutions

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the leadership team to define and execute the technology vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company’s business objectives and long-term goals
• Lead the strategic planning process for technology initiatives that drive innovation and growth across the company
• Conduct an in-depth evaluation of emerging technologies and their potential to positively impact the business
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and robust software architecture that supports current and future business needs, ensuring future-proof infrastructure
• Guide the company in selecting and optimizing the right technology stack for our product offerings and internal business operations, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Foster a culture of innovation, ensuring that we remain ahead of the curve in adopting relevant new technologies
• Develop and implement cutting-edge data management strategies to safeguard sensitive information
• Ensure comprehensive security measures are in place and that the company complies with necessary data protection regulations
• Drive the integration of our platform with business partners and build scalable, high-performance infrastructure to support an expanding network of partners and end-users
• Design and implement systems capable of handling rapid business growth and evolving operational requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with or knowledge of the social-impact, education, faith-based or sustainable business practices is a plus

Benefits

• Equity-Based Compensation Opportunity: As part of the SOULCHI team, you'll take part in our equity-based compensation model, aligning your success with the success of our business. After much research we have found the fairest equity model for a startup. We use the Slicing Pie model. First phase is equity-based only, which we are currently in. Equity calculations move dynamically based on your fair market rate and actual number of hours worked. In the second phase, which happens at the break-even point, the equity freezes at each member's current earned percentage and compensation switches to salary + benefits. Your equity percentage gets paid out annually as part of the profit sharing
• Flexibility in working hours for the Fractional Technology Strategy Consultant (Equity-Based) role, with the opportunity to work anywhere between 15 to 40 hours per week, depending on the candidate's availability and suitability for the role