CTO/Tech Lead

Madfish; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology outsourcing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CTO to lead development teams and ensure project delivery. The role requires expertise in multiple technologies, including React Native and PHP (Laravel). The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills and a track record in mentoring teams. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality projects and fostering a collaborative work culture within your teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Senior Developer.
• Strong expertise in React Native, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, and PHP (Laravel).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams by setting clear goals and providing direction.
• Promote high coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support team professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

React Native

Node.js

PHP (Laravel)

React.js

Next.js

Problem-solving

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated CTO to join our outsource company. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring our development teams, driving technical excellence, and ensuring successful project delivery. This role requires both strong leadership and hands‑on expertise across multiple stacks, including React Native, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, and PHP (Laravel).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development teams by setting clear goals, providing direction, and fostering collaboration.
• Act as a role model by leading through example, promoting high coding standards, and ensuring best practices.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support professional growth of team members.
• Ensure high‑quality delivery of projects within agreed timelines and client expectations.
• Facilitate open communication across the team, building a transparent and inspiring work culture.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Oversee architecture decisions, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and workflows.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Senior Developer in an outsource or software development environment.
• Strong expertise in React Native, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, and PHP (Laravel).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with performance reviews, mentoring, and team development.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business understanding.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions.