Vice President of Engineering

NearTech Search; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative SaaS start-up is seeking a dynamic Head of Technology/CTO to lead their technical team and drive the development of an AI-powered platform. This role offers the chance to work closely with a visionary founder, shaping the future of technology solutions. As a key player, you will manage a talented group of full stack engineers, make crucial architectural decisions, and integrate cutting-edge AI tools to enhance user experience. If you are a passionate leader ready to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading technical teams and scaling SaaS platforms.
• Strong understanding of modern web technologies and AI integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale an AI-driven SaaS platform for a large user base.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing engineering team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Full Stack Development

AI Technologies

MERN Stack

Architectural Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Next.js

Node.js

GraphQL

MongoDB

AWS

Job description

Head of Technology/ CTO, UK-Remote, £125,000 - £150,000 + Equity & Package

A purpose-led SaaS start-up is in need of a new Technology Leader to lead their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Head of Technology / CTO who is enthusiastic and energetic to play a key role in realizing my client's goals. The new Tech Leader will manage & grow a team of full stack software engineers (MERN stack) whilst adopting relevant AI technologies to scale their SaaS platform.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a knowledgeable and ambitious Founder to build something extremely exciting!

The new Head of Technology / Chief Technology Officer will…

• Design and scale an AI-driven SaaS Platform to support a large user base.
• Lead and inspire technical teams in a high-growth environment.
• Hire and onboard developers, DevOps engineers, and other technical staff.
• Effectively scale & structure a high performing engineering team and cultivate a positive & collaborative culture.
• Make architectural decisions and work hands-on when needed.
• Utilize a strong understanding of modern web technologies – React, Next.js, Node with GraphQL, MongoDB, and AWS while managing Full Stack Engineers.
• Integrate AI tools to enhance user experience.
• Work closely with the Founder to ensure business goals and ARR financial milestones are achieved.

If you’re excited and keen to hear more about this Head of Technology / CTO opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV. Feel free to reach out to me directly for more information – Richard Thexton, NearTech Search.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Technology, Information and Media, and Software Development