Digital CTO

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead the development of cutting-edge IoT systems and AI capabilities. This role demands a hands-on leader who can architect complex integrated environments, ensuring seamless connectivity between hardware and software. You'll oversee the evolution of smart infrastructure, driving actionable insights through advanced data analytics. If you're passionate about sustainability and technology, and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in technology roles, with 5+ in senior leadership.
• Experience architecting IoT ecosystems and managing cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technology roadmap for integrated systems.
• Build a high-performing technical team and drive innovation.

Skills

IoT Ecosystems

AI/ML Implementation

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, HTTP)

Data Strategy

Software Development

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL/NoSQL Databases

Job description

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Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible)

Reports to: CEO

Experience Level: 10–15+ years

Start Date: ASAP

Pavegen is where movement meets meaning. We’ve evolved from a kinetic energy pioneer into a next-generation AI-powered engagement platform that transforms footfall into energy, data, and dynamic experiences. Our mission? To revolutionise how people connect with the spaces around them - through intelligent, sustainable, and interactive technology. That’s where you’ll come in.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead the evolution of our connected systems. This is not a pure management role. You'll already understand and be in a position to architect complex integrated environments that connect hardware (kinetic and solar floors), data collection modules, cloud infrastructure, and customer-facing digital experiences while adding new technologies such as AI, Digital Twin and more working with our in house software development team.

You’ll lead the charge on building our smart infrastructure ecosystem - from IoT devices on the ground, through to digital twins, edge computing, and cloud data pipelines that drive actionable insight for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the company’s technology roadmap to support the next generation of Pavegen’s integrated systems.
• Lead the technical vision for connected, scalable IoT systems that combine hardware, software, data, and user experience.
• Stay on the pulse of emerging tech (AI, ML, Digital Twins, Edge Computing, 5G, etc.) and identify opportunities to adopt and test new technologies.
• Architect connected systems that link our kinetic and solar hardware with backend infrastructure and data analytics platforms.
• Design and oversee edge and cloud infrastructure for real-time and asynchronous data processing.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and robust system design that supports our ambitions globally.
• Software, Data & AI
• Lead software development efforts—from firmware and scripting to platform development and UX/UI integration.
• Shape our data strategy: from sensor collection, cleansing, and ingestion, to analytics, visualisation, and client reporting.
• Explore and implement AI/ML capabilities and predictive analytics to provide deeper insights and value to customers.
• Leadership & Delivery
• Build and lead a high-performing technical team (in-house and external partners).
• Translate customer needs and business goals into technical requirements and delivery plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Ops, and Marketing to bring innovative features and experiences to life.
• Drive innovation while maintaining a strong focus on delivery, performance, and resilience.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in technology roles, with at least 5+ in a senior leadership or CTO/Head of Engineering capacity.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing IoT ecosystems, ideally with embedded systems, sensor data, and connected hardware.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, HTTP), data communication, and edge/cloud data infrastructure.
• Experience designing and managing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), databases (SQL/NoSQL), and real-time analytics.
• Demonstrated experience working with or deploying AI/ML models, especially in edge or IoT contexts.
• Understanding of Digital Twin technologies and how they integrate with physical assets and environments.
• Background in building scalable, secure software systems and applying DevOps best practices.
• Strong systems thinker with a bias toward action and experimentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex tech concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

• Experience in energy tech, smart cities, or sustainability-focused technology.
• Exposure to immersive technologies (AR/VR), urban mobility systems, or public infrastructure platforms.
• Familiarity with hardware/firmware development life cycles.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and tech-for-good.

You must live near enough to London to be in the office up to 2 days a week and for various company social events.

Pavegen is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.