Chief Technology Officer

CTO

Job Type : Permanent
Location:

Reading
Salary:

£120,000 - £180,000
Consultant:

Mags Rendle

Excellent career opportunity!

The Organisation
TDRC are excited to be working with an inspiring and rapidly expanding software company specialising in data-matching and exception management software transforming how companies manage data.

Established in 2004, they designed a platform to be flexible, so their matching engine can be tailored to any industry’s operations and business requirements. They are committed to delivering world-class software and are client-centred, developing purpose-built solutions to transform data management. Improving departments data quality and operational efficiency. They have a global client base across multiple industries with a focus on Financial Services & Fintech, Insurance & Insurtech, e-Commerce, and iGaming.

The Role
We are seeking an innovative, forward-thinking Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to architect and
oversee the company’s technology strategy and roadmap for our evolution into a SaaS-based product
offering. This pivotal role demands a visionary leader with a strong blend of technical, strategic,
and commercial skills to guide the company through a critical stage of technological evolution
and product development.

As CTO, you will report directly to the CEO and play a central role in the company’s growth and
technological advancement. You will be responsible for the strategic direction of technology,
ensuring alignment with our business goals and delivering exceptional value to our global client
base through innovative and stable products.

Key Responsibilities
Visionary Leadership across Technology Departments:
· Cultivate a visionary approach to leading the technology departments, including
Software Development, QA, and Platform Infrastructure, anchoring them to the
strategic technological architecture and the company’s product vision.
· Champion the integration of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, guiding
departments towards delivering superior software solutions that resonate with
product objectives and customer needs.
· In this capacity, the CTO ensures the alignment of departmental activities with the
technological blueprint, facilitating collaboration and innovation across teams to
realise the vision for high-quality, reliable software products.

Architectural Oversight of Infrastructure and Information Security:
Architect a future-proof strategy for infrastructure and information security that
complements the SaaS product's vision, empowering the CISO and the Head of
Cloud Architecture and Operations with a clear framework to execute and advise
on.
Lead the charge in securing and maintaining ISO certifications, showcasing their
Solutions' dedication to security and compliance while empowering the CISO and
the Head of Cloud Architecture and Operations to operationalise these standards.
Define the strategic direction for the organisation's security frameworks,
empowering the CISO and the Head of Cloud Architecture and Operations and their
teams to implement and refine these practices, ensuring the CTO's vision is realised
through effective execution and guidance.

Leading Product Evolution and Technology Innovation:

· Incorporating Feedback into Tech Development: Ensure close collaboration
between technology and product teams to swiftly incorporate customer feedback
into technological enhancements. Motivate the development team to have a strong
customer / product centric focus.
· Enhancing Products with Tech Leadership: Directly tie technological decisions to
the needs identified by the Product Department. Make sure that every tech solution
or enhancement introduced is in response to product development goals, ensuring
that our technology is always the best fit for our products’ evolution.
· Empowering Clients with Customisation: Provide clients the tools to easily
customise the company’s Platform, aligning with feedback and requirements gathered
by the Product Department. This empowers clients to adapt our solutions to their
needs, enhancing user satisfaction and engagement.
· Adopting Advanced Technologies: Lead the adoption of AI and user-friendly
development tools to keep the company’s Solutions at the industry forefront. Ensure these
technologies not only improve internal processes but also directly support the
product enhancements defined by the Product Department, maintaining our
competitive edge.
· Championing Innovation and Leadership: Drive the organisation to integrate
cutting-edge technology with product development insights. Foster a culture were
technological innovation is guided by product needs and customer feedback,
positioning their Solutions as a fintech leader through responsiveness and
innovation.

Your Personal Skills and Attributes
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, organisational awareness, risk & regulatory
change management, communication, and collaborative working skills.
10+ years of leading and managing Software Development and cloud-hosting teams,
in multiple locations; with project management, resource management, and
resources management capabilities.
10+ years' experience running medium to large / complex software development projects
multiple dependencies. Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against
deadlines.
Strong experience in a range of development methodologies. Recent working knowledge
experience in Software Development Lifecycle in an Agile and / or SCRUM

Deep knowledge of IT / software technology and trends, application development, web
middleware, databases, programming, and business intelligence.
Demonstrable experience in translating a product vision into delivery strategies and a
product development roadmap - and relentlessly driving execution against them.
Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
Candidates will need to show that they have the leadership experience to drive and inspire
product development team and wider business.
Nice to have:
Experience working in Payments, Accounting, Finance Reporting or Financial Software.
Basic Knowledge of accounting / payment providers / fintech.

Benefits
· Warm, and supportive company with welcoming staff.
Competitive salary with a Share Option Scheme.
25 days annual leave, employer pension contribution and death in service insurance
Regular company social activities, team-building events, and a fun work environment (e.g.
Mondays, Beer & Pizza Thursdays, etc.).
Dog-friendly office.
Ongoing training and development.
Great offices to work at in the heart of Reading town centre.
Free Gym membership.
Cycle to work scheme.
Learning opportunities and experience in a fast-growing company.
Opportunity to work with dynamic, supportive, and passionate people.

Apply below And Mags will be in touch to discuss the role further.

The Digital Recruitment Company is an Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

To apply for this role please contact us at:
Mags Rendle
0203 640 2133
[email protected]
www.digitalrecruitmentcompany.com