Chief Technology Officer Salary dependent on skills and experience plus share options in a hyper growth startup Hybrid - London based company must live within a commutable distance to London Full time flexibility offered The Company Our client is a B2B SaaS streamlining go-to-market activities for the M&A ecosystem and SMEs. This startup aims to tackle inefficiencies, disconnected systems, and missed opportunities to help organisations grow smarter and faster. With innovation at its core, the platform strives to simplify business growth using cutting-edge AI technology. The Role Youll be joining a small but dynamic and growing team of experienced professionals dedicated to revolutionising the way business development is done. Our client is looking to hire a leader who can build out their technology team and who can hit their business plan milestones for 2025. This is an opportunity to shape the technical vision and lead a passionate team in developing and scaling the platform. Beyond a level of relevant, demonstrable technical experience, the CEO & Founder is looking for a tech partner who is committed, driven, hard-working, motivated, and passionate, providing a complimentary fit to their business and market acumen. Role Requirements Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Define and execute the companys technology strategy in alignment with business goals. Lead and manage the engineering team, ensuring the timely delivery of scalable and secure solutions. Oversee system architecture, infrastructure, and security (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 compliance). Drive the adoption of best practices in development, security, and product management. Collaborate with other business functions to ensure that the platform meets market needs. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Key Skills: Minimum 5 years hands on professional experience in backend development. Experience programming with at least 2 software programming languages. Minimum 3 years proven experience as a Team Lead or Manager in a SaaS or tech-focused company. BSc. in Maths or Computing (or other related field) desirable Extensive knowledge of backend technology with an interest in delivering high quality, easy to use UI/apps. Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and scalable architecture. Deep understanding of security protocols and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001). Proficiency in AI/ML technologies and how they can be applied to business solutions. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and agile methodologies. Knowledge of data analytics, API development, and integrating third-party services. Experience with iXBRL is advantageous but not essential Startup experience would be desirable but not essential Knowledge of the M&A ecosystem or interest in finance is desirable This role would ideally suit a driven and forward thinking individual who is looking for a new and exciting opportunity to join a start up business at ground level and grow and develop the company. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return. INDHS