C5MI is a supply chain transformation and systems implementation firm specializing in SAP-driven execution. Its work spans SAP S/4HANA, SAP Extended Warehouse Management, and SAP Transportation Management, with solutions that connect enterprise systems to Industry 4.0 technologies such as digital manufacturing, autonomous mobile robots, RFID, digital twins, and AI-powered automation. C5MI also provides program and project management, automation-center-of-excellence services, federal contract support, and cloud and partner integrations. The company’s teams help organizations improve visibility, adaptability, predictability, and operational control across warehouses and distribution networks.
Senior CTO Engineer III
At C5MI, a CTO Engineer III designs integrated IT/OT prototypes, APIs, and automation for SAP and supply-chain consulting programs. The role leads demonstrations, cybersecurity, and technical delivery.
United States$110,000 – $130,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredChief Technology OfficerDescription
- Analyze complex requirements, constraints, and use cases across integrated systems.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to define hardware, software, and system specifications.
- Design, document, develop, test, and refine proof-of-concept solutions, prototypes, software modules, APIs, data flows, and orchestration logic.
- Lead prototype development and customer showcases featuring digital systems, automation, software agents, and data products.
- Create and review design documents, interface specifications, test results, playbooks, scripts, and technical documentation.
- Establish reusable component patterns and scalable integration architectures.
- Connect applications, databases, cloud platforms, analytics, physical sensors, and software sensors.
- Advance automated provisioning, configuration, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, testing, demonstration automation, and replay.
- Resolve escalated issues, identify root causes, and strengthen system stability, security, and performance.
- Use AI-assisted tools responsibly while retaining ownership of design, code quality, testing, and documentation.
- Apply cybersecurity policies and security-by-design practices.
- Lead prototype and demonstration delivery and present research recommendations on emerging Industry 4.0 capabilities.
- Direct the technical work of CTO Engineer II staff and review integration work by CTO Engineer I staff.
- Travel up to 25% to C5MI or client locations.
- Support quality assurance and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with security policies.
- Carry out other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 5–7 years of relevant experience without a degree.
- Experience delivering solutions with low-code or no-code platforms, vibe coding, and AI-assisted development.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, systems administration, and integration across multiple systems.
- Proficiency in at least two programming languages and software development methods, including code review.
- Practical experience with cloud platforms, virtualization, and data management.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and security-by-design practices.
- Experience with project management methods such as Agile and Scrum.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and resources and meet program deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and present to customers.
- Ability to assess complex technical problems, find root causes, and implement solutions.
- Willingness to adapt to changing technologies, industry trends, and business needs.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, including mentoring junior engineers.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred: relevant cloud, cybersecurity, or SAP certifications.
- Preferred: experience with operational technology, PLC, ICS, SCADA, edge computing, data integration or streaming, HTML/CSS or web frameworks, Industry 4.0, technical demonstrations, or architecture artifacts.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Personal development support
- Equal Opportunity Employer