Chief Technology Officer at VC-backed pet tech platform

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A VC-backed pet tech platform is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technology strategy for a comprehensive super-app. This role involves overseeing architecture, managing a distributed tech team, and collaborating with leadership to drive the product towards Beta launches. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in tech leadership within high-growth environments, as well as a strong balance of strategic vision and execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a hands-on, entrepreneurial technical leader in early-stage, high-growth environments.
• Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with robust execution and operational management.
• Experience managing and scaling distributed technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the entire technology strategy for the platform.
• Manage, mentor, and scale a fully distributed development team.
• Collaborate closely with the leadership team on product roadmap and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational management

Technical team management

Innovation culture fostering

Job description

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Company Description

VC-backed pet tech platform

Job Description

As CTO, you will lead the entire technology strategy for a comprehensive pet super‑app, overseeing architecture, development, and deployment. You'll manage a distributed tech team, collaborate with leadership, and drive the product roadmap towards Beta launches and rapid global scale. This entrepreneurial role demands a hands‑on leader who balances strategic vision with strong execution in an early‑stage environment.

Location

Remote

Why this role is remarkable

• Lead the technology vision for the first truly comprehensive pet super‑app, simplifying pet care globally.
• Join a well‑funded platform with product development underway and a significant global market opportunity.
• Drive rapid scale and innovation in an early‑stage, entrepreneurial environment, shaping the future of pet tech.

What you will do

• Lead and define the entire technology strategy, architecture, development, and continuous improvement of the platform.
• Manage, mentor, and scale a fully distributed development team across backend, frontend, QA, and design functions.
• Collaborate closely with the leadership team to shape the product roadmap and prepare for Beta launches and rapid growth.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a hands‑on, entrepreneurial technical leader in early‑stage, high‑growth environments.
• Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with robust execution and operational management.
• Experience managing and scaling distributed technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and delivery.

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