Lead Technology Officer — Build In-House Dev Team

MarkIT Placements; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Nice office setup

Flexible hours

Training workshops

Ping pong & coffee

Descripción de la vacante

My client in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Technology Officer to drive the in-house development strategy, build a capable tech team, and own the technology roadmap. The role demands strong leadership and hands-on involvement in both frontend and backend initiatives.

The successful candidate will steer outsourcing transitions, champion modern tech trends, and communicate strategy to stakeholders, including investors and partners.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Lead Technical Officer or similar leadership role.
• Experience with API integration and blockchain knowledge is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication and budgeting skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering; MBA is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to align with business goals.
• Help build an in-house development team and manage outsourced projects.
• Take technical ownership of existing and future products.
• Discover and implement innovative technologies for competitive advantage.
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess delivery performance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Agile

Technical leadership

Budgeting

Research & analysis

API integration

Mobile frontend

Educación

BSc/BA in CS/Engineering

MBA

Descripción del empleo

My client in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Technology Officer to drive the in-house development strategy, build a capable tech team, and own the technology roadmap. The role demands strong leadership and hands-on involvement in both frontend and backend initiatives.

The successful candidate will steer outsourcing transitions, champion modern tech trends, and communicate strategy to stakeholders, including investors and partners.