Lead Developer

MarkIT Placements; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting startup in Edinburgh seeks a Lead Technology Officer to develop its in-house technology team and strategy. The role involves managing outsourced projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, and implementing innovative technologies. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, excellent communication, and strategic thinking skills. Benefits include a vibrant work environment, flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth. This is a perfect opportunity for someone eager to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Swish office space

Flexible hours

Access to training workshops

Ping pong available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Technical Officer or similar leadership role.
• Good understanding of the different front end mobile technologies.
• Understanding of budgets and business-planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to align with business goals.
• Help build an in-house development team.
• Manage the technical aspect of outsourced projects.

Skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and organisational abilities

Strategic thinking

Knowledge of technological trends

Experience in Agile technical project management

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

MBA or other relevant graduate degree

Tools

API integration

Blockchain smart contracts

Job description

My client, an exciting startup based in Edinburgh, is looking for a Lead Technology Officer. Please apply for the full details.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is open to new opportunities, has an eye for detail, who can solve problems creatively and is happy to help others.

If you’re looking to join a team where you’ll make a real difference and where you’ll be heard and valued – please apply!

What can we offer you?

• A swish office space with your own big desk, your own phone, your own spinny chair and free coffee! This office space comes with access to training workshops, and, yes, there is ping pong.
• Working in a company built on honesty that has flexible hours.
• Joining a scaling company that’s evolving all the time, giving you the opportunity to stretch yourself and your role to discover your skills.
• Being surrounded by a group of bright, motivated people. We are a friendly, straight-forward and capable bunch that keep it light-hearted.

Responsibilities

We currently outsource product development (front and backend), however we are looking to bring end to end development in-house. As part of this role we will be looking for the Lead Technology Officer to grow the in-house technology team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals;
• Help the company build an in-house development team;
• Manage the technical aspect of outsourced projects;
• Take technical ownership of existing and future products;
• Discover and implement innovative and upcoming technologies that yield competitive advantage;
• Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency;
• Build quality assurance and data protection processes;
• MonitorKPIs and IT budgets to assess technological deliverability performance;
• Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology;
• Communicate technology strategy to the wider team, partners and investors.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead Technical Officer or similar leadership role;
• Experience withAPIintegration;
• Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy;
• Good understanding of the different front end mobile technologies;
• Experience in Agile technical project management;
• Understanding of budgets and business-planning;
• Ability to conduct technological analyses and research;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Leadership and organisational abilities;
• Strategic thinking;
• Problem-solving aptitude;
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field;MBAor other relevant graduate degree is a plus;
• Knowledge of blockchain smart contracts.