Chief Technology Officer

Space Executive; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its technical strategy. This flexible/remote role involves defining scalable platforms, mentoring engineering talent, and integrating cutting-edge technologies such as quantum computing and AI. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in fintech or high-tech startups, with exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape technical vision

Collaboration with experts in the field

High-impact role at a cutting-edge venture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior technical leader in fintech or AI.
• Hands-on experience with modern software engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of financial services systems and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall technical strategy.
• Lead architecture and platform design.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Cloud-native architectures

AI/ML

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Flexible / Remote (with periodic visits to HQ)

Company: Stealth-Mode Quantum Fintech Venture

About Us:
We are a stealth-mode quantum fintech venture, backed by a leading global financial institution, on a mission to transform the future of quantitative analytics. By combining breakthroughs in quantum computing, AI, and machine learning with deep financial domain expertise, we are building next-generation applications that will redefine performance in financial services.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to shape and execute our technical strategy. This is a rare opportunity to lead the technology direction of a high-impact, cutting-edge fintech venture at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and finance. The CTO will be technology-agnostic, focusing on building scalable, resilient, and innovative platforms while guiding a high-performing engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall technical strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Lead architecture and platform design for scalable, high-performance applications.

• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including quantum computing, AI, and machine learning, to maintain a competitive edge.

• Recruit, mentor, and manage top-tier engineering talent, building a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

• Collaborate closely with business, product, and research teams to translate complex financial and technical challenges into actionable solutions.

• Ensure robust engineering practices, security, and system reliability across all technology platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a senior technical leader (CTO, VP Engineering, Principal Engineer) in fintech, AI, or high-tech ventures.

• Hands-on experience with modern software engineering practices, full-stack development, cloud-native architectures, and data-intensive platforms.

• Familiarity with AI/ML, quantum computing, or advanced analytics applied to real-world problems is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated success in scaling engineering teams and shaping technical strategy in early-stage or high-growth ventures.

• Strong understanding of financial services systems, quantitative analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high-impact, stealth-mode venture at the forefront of quantum and AI-driven fintech innovation.

• Shape the technical vision and culture from the ground up.

• Work alongside leading experts in finance, AI, and quantum computing.

• Opportunity to redefine performance in financial services with cutting-edge technology.