About us
We are fun, passionate about wellness, equity and social media tech. Our company integrates the latest yoga trends with interactive technology to create a user-centered online environment that enhances the practice and wellness of yoga enthusiasts globally. Yoke Yoga emphasizes a seamless and dynamic user experience.
Our work environment includes:
- Work from anywhere
- Wellness programs
- Equity incentives
- Casual work attire
- Flexible working hours
- Agile team
- Supportive relationships
- Relaxed atmosphere
About You
- You have deep technical expertise, particularly in mobile app development and enjoy coding particularly with React Native or similar platforms.
- You possess strategic vision and align technological advancements with business goals.
- You have strong leadership abilities, capable of mentoring & building a technical team.
- You are passionate about wellness and excited about integrating technology with yoga practices especially for those who have everyday problems yoga can address.
- You excel in problem-solving and take initiative to address technical challenges.
- You are adept at integrating AI technology.
- You have the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical team members.
- You are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn and grow within a startup environment.
- You are passionate about social media
- You value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
About Yoke Yoga: is a pioneering social media platform dedicated to enriching the yoga community through digital innovation. Our app integrates the latest yoga trends with interactive technology to create a user-centered online environment that enhances the practice and wellness of yoga enthusiasts globally. Yoke Yoga emphasizes a seamless and dynamic user experience. It is the project of a successful existing education company that serves the yoga community as thought leaders and educational trainers. You will be joining a small team of CEO, COO, Marketing and Sales and Community Manager who are innovating and changing yoga and wellness.
Role Overview: We are seeking a part-time Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who is deeply technical and passionate about combining technology with wellness. This role involves extensive hands-on coding in React Native, leading the technical development, and ensuring a high-quality, bug-free app experience optimized for monetization in alignment with our mission and vision.
Responsibilities:
- Architect, develop, and maintain our app in React Native or any other software or hardware used, ensuring performance optimization and scalability.
- Write robust and maintainable code, lead the debugging process, and streamline code deployment and updates.
- Spearhead the integration of new technologies and frameworks, including AI, to enhance monetization, functionality, UX, and the aesthetic aspects of the app.
- Work collaboratively with the marketing, research, and development teams to ensure technological advancements are aligned with business goals.
- Take full responsibility for the app's development, from coding and development to deployment and maintenance.
- Oversee the technical roadmap and ensure efficient progress towards company objectives.
- Mentor and build a strong technical team as the company grows.
- Manage and resolve all support issues with the help of the current development team.
- Scope of Work Summary:
- Transition from the current development team to the CTO, managing all technical tasks and support issues.
- Develop and launch an Advertiser Manager to automate the ad process.
- Track user behavior and enhance the app's core business functionalities.
- Implement upgrades to encourage users to upgrade to premium services.
- Develop a Notification Center to facilitate app-based notifications to all users.
- Develop a reward system for user incentivization.
- Update the Yoga Solution Center with new design and functionality.
- Implement social sharing features and AI technology for better app performance and data analysis.
- Develop a desktop version of the app and implement deep links.
- Continuously manage and resolve all app-related issues during the engagement period.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in mobile app development, particularly with React Native.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects independently, ideally within a startup environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to write high-quality code and manage app development end-to-end.
- Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical team members.
- Familiarity with yoga or wellness technology is a plus.
- - Familiarity with NIST standards, IT governance, and cloud computing
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript
- Experience with RESTful APIs and cloud computing technologies
- Experience with app monetization strategies and integrating new technologies is desirable.
Compensation: 60-80K with equity incentive. We offer a combination of equity and a salary adjusted to part-time involvement of 30 hours a week dependent on experience and qualifications. Our compensation package reflects our startup phase and includes the potential for bonuses and future salary increases as the company grows.
Why Join Yoke Yoga? At Yoke Yoga, you’ll join a team that’s passionate about wellness and social media. You'll play a critical role in shaping the future of an app that blends yoga with cutting-edge technology to enhance a social experience and promote advancements and access to yoga and wellness on a global scale. Join us in making a difference in the way people experience yoga every day. You’ll have the opportunity to expand with a fast growing company. The combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership ability, and passion for wellness makes the role incredibly rewarding for the right candidate.
Location: Remote
This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a tech-savvy individual who is passionate about driving technological advancements within an organization. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a strong technical background, we invite you to apply for this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- AWS: 1 year (Preferred)
- IT management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Technology management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote