Chief Technology Officer CTO

Oscar Technology; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in East Midlands is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to drive technology advancement and strategic direction. The CTO will have full ownership of the technology function, influencing the broader business strategy. This individual will define the long-term technology roadmap and champion innovation while building a strong engineering culture. The ideal candidate should have proven leadership experience in fintech and the ability to present strategies at the executive level, with a salary range between £120,000 and £150,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Strategic autonomy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technology leadership role within the fintech sector.
• Strong understanding of architectural best practices.
• Ability to present strategy at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a long-term technology roadmap.
• Present technology strategy at board and executive level.
• Act as custodian of architecture and security.
• Champion innovation through cloud and resilient design.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Cloud technologies

Engineering culture building

Job description

Overview

Chief Technology Officer

£120,000 - £150,000 + Benefits Hybrid - Leicestershire (2+ days per month onsite) Fintech | Full Strategic Autonomy

I'm partnering with a high-growth fintech that has established itself as the market leader in its niche, backed by strong investment and operating within a regulated environment. They're now seeking an outstanding Chief Technology Officer to take full ownership of the technology function as the business enters its next phase of scale and platform evolution.

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation where technology sits at the core of the mission - and where the incoming CTO will have real autonomy to define strategy, modernise systems, build capability, and shape engineering culture from the ground up.

If you're a strategic yet hands-on leader who can drive change, architect scalable platforms, and influence at the highest level, this role offers huge scope to make long-term impact.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Define and deliver a long-term technology roadmap aligned to business growth
• Present technology strategy at board, group, and executive level
• Act as the custodian of architecture, security, infrastructure, and engineering best practice
• Champion innovation through cloud, automation, and resilient design principles