CTO

Info Resume Edge; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead its technological advancements. The successful candidate will align technology initiatives with business objectives, manage engineering and IT teams, and drive innovation while ensuring robust cybersecurity practices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact the organization's future technologies and systems, aligning with both short- and long-term business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology leadership experience.
• 3+ years in a senior executive role.
• Proven software architecture and cloud computing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's technology vision and roadmap.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing technology teams.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Agile Methodologies

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology department and drive innovation across the organization. The CTO will be responsible for aligning technology initiatives with business goals, overseeing system architecture, guiding product development, managing teams, and ensuring the security and scalability of all tech platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the companys technology vision, roadmap, and execution plan.

Align technology initiatives with short- and long-term business goals.

Advise the CEO and executive team on technology-related opportunities and risks.

Team Management & Development

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering, DevOps, and IT team.

Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Oversee product engineering, architecture, UX/UI, and software development lifecycle.

Ensure timely delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable products and platforms.

Evaluate and implement new tools, frameworks, and technologies.

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Oversee infrastructure and cloud environments, disaster recovery, and risk management.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams.

Represent the technology team in board meetings, investor pitches, and partner discussions.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of technology leadership experience, with 3+ years in a senior executive role (CTO, VP of Engineering, etc.).

Proven experience in software architecture, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure), cybersecurity, and modern tech stacks.

Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies.

Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

Prior startup or scale-up experience is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, or blockchain technologies.

Experience with fundraising and working with investors (for startups).

Strong business acumen and customer-centric mindset.