Director of Technology FIVE you and us. If you like technology, building and supporting applications, while working with others/customers, this is a ground floor opportunity at a growing startup is for you. Be the first member of our technology team and help launch, grow and support our team and products. This cool hybrid position's responsibilities will include playing a pivotal role in our initial product launch, future releases, customer on-boarding support and internal IT development and support. We are seeking an exceptional candidate for a Director of Technology position in Washington, DC. Great stepping stone opportunity for a hands-on, get it done individual. About FIVE: The FIVE Network is the first-of-its-kind customizable Mentor Operating System Engagement Software (mOSES) designed to develop and accelerate the success of both individual and corporate talent. FIVE enables mentorship and meaningful networks thus powering the economic engine of the workforce. A byproduct of this network is that we have created a connective highway for our country that opens doors for young talent and offers experienced mentors the opportunity to share their wisdom and life experience in a way that is personally and professionally beneficial for both parties. We are a technology company that has created software that allows for powerful mentoring and networking at scale via mobile, AI enabled technologies. We have reimagining talent development and mentoring by creating the first technology-based Mentoring Operating System Engagement Software (mOSES). Your Responsibilities: Product Related * Be the expert in how it's supposed to work and why. Learn our offering well and make decisions on product priorities, customer and support needs * Provide and assist with product/scrum management and story development of our new product offering * Manage and work with outsourced engineering and QA teams to ensure successful development, testing, and launch of new features * Work with key business stakeholders and early adopter customers to help craft the product vision and strategy * Optimistic problem solver to assist with and provide early adopter product support * Participate in the validation of architecture of infrastructure decisions Information Technology Related * Provide technical oversight, onboarding, support and guidance to FIVE's employees * Make IT related recommendations, develop processes and policies as the organization grows * Select and manage vendor relationships and procurement Desired skills, experience, and qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of related experience in technology, application development, product management and/or IT * Willing to roll up sleeves, perform "all things technology" and help our organization grow * A bit of a jack of all trades with strong, wide technical acumen * Entrepreneur with start-up energy and desire * Development experience/background (java/react) a plus * Experience with AWS infrastructure a plus * Experience with product company a plus * Jira experience a plus What's in it for you? * Competitive startup salary * Healthcare coverage * Opportunity to get in at the ground level of a transformative, high-growth tech company that is committed to doing good * Opportunity to work with a talented team of people who value working hard and having fun * Opportunity to work remotely and be in charge of your own calendar and schedule * Casual, fun and lively work environment What's our culture like? 1. Optimistic 2. Hardworking 3. Fun 4. We value each other as human beings 5. We think big and move fast 6. We are constantly learning and improving 7. We are not afraid to make mistakes and make decisions 8. We are all, fully 100% bought into FIVE The FIVE Network Desired skills, experience, and qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of related experience in technology, application development, product management and/or IT * Willing to roll up sleeves, perform "all things technology" and help our organization grow * A bit of a jack of all trades with strong, wide technical acumen * Entrepreneur with start-up energy and desire * Development experience/background (java/react) a plus * Experience with AWS infrastructure a plus * Experience with product company a plus * Jira experience a plus