Fractional Development Focused CTO (Remote Global)

Job Description Role Description We are seeking a strategic, AI-savvy Fractional CTO to advise on the formation and development of a new global development team. This position will be central to setting up a secondary team in the Philippines, supporting the transition from a ColdFusion legacy system to a modern, AI-integrated tech stack. Responsibilities Design and advise on the structure of a new development team including developers and a project manager.Ensure the team leverages AI tools and methodologies in both development and solution design.Define roles, team composition, qualifications, and evaluate potential hires.Oversee and implement best practices for knowledge sharing, agile methodologies, and team scalability.Support the modernization of systems from ColdFusion to React, Node.js, and AWS, while also driving net-new feature development.Establish and reinforce coding discipline, agile practices, and long-term success planning.Provide recruitment guidance and evaluate developer candidate capabilities. Requirements Demonstrated success in setting up and managing global development teams.Strong working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and practices.Hands-on experience with React, Node.js, SQL, MongoDB, and AWS.Practical knowledge of agile software development.Prior experience evaluating technical talent and building cohesive teams.Experience in transitioning legacy platforms to modern stacks; ColdFusion experience is a plus.Excellent English communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.