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Firebrand Group—a global collection of companies including Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley LLC, and Supadu Ltd—is a fully-virtual technology company working in and for the book publishing industry. We’ve been helping publishers manage their internal workflows, digital distribution, and marketing efforts for over 35 years. Our technology solutions touch the lives of thousands of print, ebook, and audio professionals every day.

Firebrand Group’s unique, community-focused approach creates an optimal atmosphere for innovation and product success. To make this true, everyone at Firebrand Group is keen to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. We aim to embrace technological opportunities and challenges with equal enthusiasm and a collective sense of purpose.

Firebrand Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Firebrand Group—a global collection of companies including Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley LLC, and Supadu Ltd—is seeking a results-oriented Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead and refine it’s overall technology strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency across multiple product lines. The right person will be a technical visionary. They will have the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams to excellence in product development, while documenting and enforcing best in-class scalability and security policies. An emphasis will be placed on growing and building a global engineering organization. Reporting to the CEO, this role will develop a deep understanding of the market and competitive landscape in order to set the company’s vision for engineering excellence. We are a 100% remote company.

Unsure if you meet all the qualifications below but are deeply excited about the opportunity? We still encourage you to apply! At Firebrand Group, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, valued, and respected. We work together, learn together, and grow together.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Provide sound leadership and guidance to the technical staff, ensuring all teams are aware of and aligned with the company’s technology strategy and roadmap
  • Ensure the collective creation of policies and protocols to increase efficiency and remove inconsistently applied workflows; encourage staff across all levels to participate and put forth ideas for improvement in these continuous processes
  • Work with the CEO and company directors to enable growth within the staff, by fostering an environment of trust and teamwork, as well as personal growth and exploration by encouraging staff to step out of their comfort zone and try new things—this may include additional responsibilities or leadership roles, working in new areas as part of cross-functional teams, fostering and encouraging continuous learning and education, etc.
  • Develop and own goals, roadmaps and delivery dates to help the company scale quickly and sustainably
  • Ensure internal processes and services comply with privacy, accessibility, and security regulations including GDPR and CCPA; continue company efforts to become SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant
  • Develop, track, and control the development of annual operating budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations
  • Track, analyze, and monitor technology performance metrics
  • Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape
  • Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation, and creativity
  • Work closely with the CEO and company directors to align technology initiatives with business objectives and foster a culture of collaboration
  • Work with engineering managers to define best practices around coding methodologies, software development, and quality assurance
  • Audit engineering best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions that are scalable and secure

To be successful in this role, we ask that you have:

  • 15+ years of technology experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to merge technology relevant decisions with the company’s results and objectives
  • Experience building and scaling products within both B2B and B2C environments that are secure and scalable
  • Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including agile and waterfall
  • Strong experience in security protocols and guiding a company toward SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance
  • A thoughtful and proven approach to hiring, mentoring, and scaling a top-notch engineering team
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
  • An attention to detail and deadlines
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

We’re offering the right candidate:

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Ability to work from anywhere
  • Generous PTO & paid federal holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Company-paid life insurance

This position is remote from anywhere in the continental United States with occasional travel required. To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume to Firebrand Group CEO Angela Bole at angela.bole@firebrandtech.com. No visa sponsorship is available. No agency responses, please.

C# .Net Developer

What’s the best book that you read last year? Maybe it was an inspirational love story, or an epic fantasy packed with swords and sorcery, or perhaps a modern-day thriller that you couldn’t put down. No matter the genre, there's a good chance that it began its publication life in our Title Management software, used by the biggest names in the publishing industry. From the time a deal is signed to the day of publication and beyond, Firebrand Technologies is an integral part of the publishing process and has been for over 30 years.

We know that you’re an ace developer in a sea of opportunity, and we aren’t the only company offering fully remote work with some in-person social events. What you won’t find elsewhere,though, is a group of people who are more passionate about what they do. We love our customers and their products, and their success is our success at every level.

When we add to our team, we’re looking for more than just a software whiz who can pound out code every day. We’re looking for somebody who is as devoted to their work as we are, and who will help elevate us to the next level. We want you to find holes in our processes, introduce us to your favorite technologies, and show us what we can do better. We will never rest on our accomplishments and will always push ourselves further. Not only is it what our customers deserve, it’s what makes us Firebrands.

Development at Firebrand Technologies includes:

  • Working on multiple projects using a variety of technologies
  • Participating in agile planning sessions using Jira
  • Coordinating with architecture, support, QA, and release operations teams
  • Documenting useful practices and tools to share with the team

Your qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years experience
  • Knowledge of MVC, C# .Net, and SQL Server
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Knowledge of web services and protocols, REST API design, PHP, and the Symfony framework are helpful but not required

We’re offering the right candidate:

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Ability to work from anywhere
  • Generous PTO & paid federal holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Company-paid life insurance

This position is remote from anywhere in the continental United States with occasional travel required.

To apply for this position please send cover letter and resume to jobs@firebrandtech.com. Unfortunately, no visa sponsorship is available. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. No agency responses, please.