Chief Technology Officer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing fintech startup is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their leadership team. This unique opportunity allows you to lead the technical strategy, manage engineering teams, and innovate within a flexible, remote-first working environment. Ideal candidates have proven experience in fintech and a passion for disruption in the financial services industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Flexible remote-first working

Opportunity to shape future of finance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CTO or in a senior technical leadership role.
• Strong background in software engineering and scaling teams.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical vision and strategy of the company.
• Build and manage high-performing engineering teams.
• Partner with CEO to define and execute the product roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Software Engineering

Systems Architecture

Cloud-based Technologies

Team Management

Innovation

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Albert Bow

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bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Remote (Candidates based in Europe are welcome)

Industry: Fintech (Stealth Mode)

About the Company:

I’m working with an exciting, rapidly growing fintech startup currently in stealth mode. They are developing innovative technology solutions that have the potential to disrupt the financial services industry. We are now looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about building groundbreaking products and scaling engineering teams in a high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical vision and strategy of the company, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Build, scale, and manage high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to define and execute the product roadmap.
• Oversee the architecture and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
• Act as a mentor to engineering managers and senior developers, providing guidance and leadership to grow their careers.
• Drive the recruitment process for engineering talent, ensuring the team expands with the best talent available.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to keep the company ahead of the curve.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a CTO or in a senior technical leadership role, ideally in a fintech or startup environment.
• Demonstrated experience scaling engineering teams and building high-performing technical organizations.
• Strong background in software engineering, systems architecture, and cloud-based technologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in fintech, and a passion for innovation in the financial services space.
• Track record of delivering complex, mission-critical technology projects.
• Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and supporting the company through growth stages is a plus.

What’s on Offer:

• A high-impact role in a rapidly growing fintech company with the opportunity to shape the future of finance.
• Competitive salary and equity in a company poised for significant growth.
• A flexible, remote-first working environment with the ability to work from anywhere in Europe.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate, talented team of professionals.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a cutting-edge fintech startup and have the experience needed to grow an engineering organization from the ground up, I would love to hear from you.