CTO- Hybrid role- Exclusive Ocho client
Salary: Up to £130,000 per annum + marketing leading package.
Company Overview:
Our client is a dynamic and innovative technology company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions. Their team values collaboration, continuous improvement, and a secure development lifecycle. We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our clients technology strategy and ensure the alignment of their technical vision with their business objectives.
The Role:
Technical Leadership:
- Oversee the development and implementation of the company's technology strategy.
- Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers and developers across frontend, backend, and infrastructure domains.
- Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, security, and system architecture.
Frontend Technologies:
- Direct the development and maintenance of frontend applications using technologies such as jQuery, Backbone, EJS, and Nativescript Vue for smartphone applications.
- Ensure compatibility with modern web browsers and support for secure communication protocols like HTTPS/TLS.
Backend Technologies:
- Supervise the design and optimization of server-side applications
- Implement robust session management and two-factor authentication systems.
Development Practices:
- Advocate for and implement a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) based on the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (MSSDL).
- Foster a continuous integration environment with automated testing, static and dynamic code analysis, and regular code reviews.
- Oversee version control and source code management using Git and GitHub, including one-click deployment policies.
Collaboration and Support:
- Utilize collaboration tools such as Freshdesk for ticketing and support, and GitHub for source code management.
- Promote a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging team communication and the sharing of ideas.
Collaboration and Best Practices:
- Collaborate with peer engineering leaders to influence outcomes both within and outside the team.
- Evaluate and propose optimal solutions by weighing the pros and cons of various options.
- Identify issue patterns and implement proactive measures to address root causes.
- Manage task lifecycles using tools like JIRA.
- Participate in internal and external code reviews, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Influence, establish, and sustain best practices.
- Actively engage in team agile ceremonies, offering valuable inputs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidate
- Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably as a CTO or similar.
- Extensive knowledge of frontend technologies (JavaScript frameworks, modern web browsers) and backend technologies
- Strong background in managing cloud infrastructure, configuration management, and secure networking.
- Deep understanding of secure development practices, version control, and automated deployment processes.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to align technical strategies with business goals and drive innovation within the team.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary: up to £130,000+ per annum + market leading benefits.
If you believe you are well-suited for this role:
Please apply via this link or contact Phil Gamble directly for an informal discussion via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
Phil boasts over 20 years of experience in the Tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering challenging IT recruitment campaigns for global IT software companies in the US, UK, and Ireland. Reach out for a conversation on how we can support your career or hiring needs.
