What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Technology Officer position at ScoutSync?
Company Description
ScoutSync is a platform that aims to revolutionize the global talent scouting process using data, analytics, and AI. Our platform connects athletes, coaches, and teams across different sports, simplifying scouting, recruitment, and team management. By automating critical processes, we reduce scouting efforts by up to 50%, helping users save time, money, and resources. HQ in Zurich, Switzerland, with an office location in Indianapolis, Indiana
Role Description
This is a full-time role for a Chief Technology Officer at ScoutSync. We’re looking for a CTO to lead our technical vision and execution. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for overseeing the architecture, development, and scalability of our platform. You will collaborate closely with our technology partners and internal team to bring our product to market and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all technical decisions, development strategies, and system integrations
- Architect and manage full-stack infrastructure (Web & Backend)
- Build and scale a high-performing engineering team
- Oversee cloud infrastructure, AI pipelines, and platform scalability
- Collaborate with product and business teams to deliver best-in-class solutions
- Ensure code quality, security, and performance across the stack
Qualifications
- Software Development, IT Strategy, and Architecture skills
- Project Management and Product Development skills
- Experience in leading and managing technical teams
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
- MBA or equivalent experience in product and team leadership is a plus
- Experience in the sports industry is a must
- Proven experience in AI, LLMs, and Conversational AI
- Strong full-stack engineering skills: React, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS or Azure also accepted)
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices
- Bonus: Experience with data pipelines, wearable integrations, or automation tools
- Passion for sports and an understanding of the athlete and coaching ecosystem a major plus
What We Offer
- Salary Equity Benefits
- Remote-first flexibility (USA preferred) - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA office location
- Travel to Zürich HQ
- A product already in development – no starting from scratch
- Work with a driven, passionate team of athletes, coaches, and engineers
- Lead technology at a company with global vision and real traction
📩 To apply or refer a candidate, please email contact@scoutsync.com with your CV and relevant experience.
We're Committed to Diversity & Inclusion
At ScoutSync, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and strong teams. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. If you're passionate about what we're building and meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every single bullet point.
Let’s grow together and shape the future of global sports tech.