Chief Technology Officer

We are seeking a forward-thinking, AI-savvy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our clients technology vision, modernize their infrastructure, and drive scalable growth through intelligent automation. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with AI-native systems, strong architectural acumen, and a track record of leading lean, distributed tech teams in high-growth environments.
What you will do:
AI-Forward Technology Leadership
Drive the adoption and integration of AI tools to substitute or augment manual workflows
Deliver production-ready AI/ML solutions or agent-based platforms
Ensure our tech stack remains modern, flexible, and scalable
Technical Architecture & Infrastructure
Oversee the evolution of the company's product architecture, DevOps, and infrastructure
Ensure system performance, scalability, and security standards are met
Establish best practices for technical governance and engineering excellence
Organisation & Team Design
Assess and realign current engineering structure for scale, agility, and efficiency
Embed systems thinking across people, processes, and platforms
Lead remote or hybrid engineering teams with clarity and structure
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Privacy, Accessibility, and BCP/DR
Set up appropriate guardrails, frameworks, and operational policies
Cost & Vendor Management
Evaluate technology spend, streamline vendor use, and ensure budget alignment with strategic priorities
Champion ROI-driven decision-making and lean architecture principles

10+ years in technology leadership, including recent CTO or VP Engineering roles
Demonstrated delivery of AI/automation solutions or agent-based platforms
Experience in fast-scaling product/startup or SaaS environments
Strong technical breadth with architectural depth in infrastructure, DevOps, and product systems
Excellent communication skills; confident engaging with founder-level and board stakeholders