CTO, Real-Time Fan Platform — Hybrid (London)

Fanalysis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup in football media is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead the product and tech journey, building a consumer-facing mobile app and architecting backend systems. This full-time, hybrid role based in London requires experience in scaling platforms, data architecture, and leading tech teams. You'll collaborate across departments and ensure timely, high-quality data delivery, working to enhance fan engagement in sports media. Ideal candidates are motivated by improving user experiences and have a background in tech startups.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the technical build of a consumer-facing mobile app.
• Proven track record in scaling platforms through high growth.
• Fluency in data architecture and API design.
• Experience with B2B data platforms and SLAs.
• Ability to manage tech debt while ensuring long-term scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product and tech journey for the app.
• Build and scale a consumer-facing mobile app.
• Architect backend systems for data delivery.
• Manage and motivate a high-performing tech team.
• Set roadmap for infrastructure and tooling.

Skills

Technical build of consumer-facing mobile app

Platform scaling during high growth

Data architecture and design

Cross-functional engineering team leadership

Collaboration with commercial partners

Job description

A startup in football media is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead the product and tech journey, building a consumer-facing mobile app and architecting backend systems. This full-time, hybrid role based in London requires experience in scaling platforms, data architecture, and leading tech teams. You'll collaborate across departments and ensure timely, high-quality data delivery, working to enhance fan engagement in sports media. Ideal candidates are motivated by improving user experiences and have a background in tech startups.