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# Chief Technology Officer

- **Company:** TQL
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4cf8d8aeddf003ac

## About the Role

* 12+ years of software engineering leadership experience, including at least five years leading a technology organization of 200+ people.
 * A demonstrated record of leading senior technology executives and improving organizational performance at scale.
 * Experience expanding engineering capacity while strengthening delivery discipline, technical quality and accountability.
 * Proven success deploying AI and automation capabilities in production applications and business workflows.
 * Experience integrating technology platforms and technical teams following acquisitions.
 * Technical depth across software engineering, architecture, AI and automation, combined with sound commercial judgment and financial discipline.
 * The ability to align technology decisions with business priorities and communicate investment tradeoffs clearly to executive stakeholders.
 * A record of attracting and developing leadership talent and building succession.
 * A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; a master's degree in a technical discipline or business is preferred.
 * Experience in logistics, transportation or a technology marketplace is a plus.

## Description

* Establish and execute the development roadmap in alignment with the CIO's technology strategy and business priorities set by Product Management.
 * Lead the plan to triple delivery capacity through organizational development, engineering practices, automation and an effective mix of employees and contractors.
 * Set clear delivery commitments and improve speed, predictability and quality across engineering teams while balancing operational needs, growth initiatives and innovation.
 * Establish technical direction, drive consistent adoption and manage exceptions to support secure, reliable and scalable platforms.
 * Oversee the AI and automation roadmap, with accountability for integrating capabilities into production applications and workflows that deliver measurable business value.
 * Lead integration planning, technical knowledge transfer and retention of key talent, partnering with Product Management on platform direction.
 * Partner with business leaders to translate sales, customer and carrier needs into solutions that improve revenue, productivity and service.
 * Recruit and develop senior technology leaders, establish clear accountability and build succession across engineering, architecture and AI and automation.
 * Direct investments and costs within the CIO-approved technology plan, allocate resources against priorities and report delivery performance and business results.
 * Advise the CIO and executive team on emerging technologies, competitive risks and investment opportunities, and contribute to strategic and annual business planning.
 * Work with Information Security, Data and Analytics, and Infrastructure and Operations to ensure solutions meet security, reliability and performance requirements.