Chief Technology Officer - Software

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Step-Up OpportunityLocation: London (Hybrid) | Salary: Up to 100,000 + benefitsAbout the RoleOur client, an established FCA-regulated business, is looking for an ambitious technology leader ready to take the next step into a CTO role. This is a great opportunity for a strong Head of Engineering, Lead Developer, or Engineering Manager who has the technical depth and leadership instincts to grow into a CTO position, with full support and mentorship along the way.This isn't a role for someone who's "done it all before" - the client wants someone hungry to prove themselves at the top table, bringing modern technical thinking and real enthusiasm for AI to help shape the company's technology direction.What You'll Be DoingShaping and owning the technology strategy alongside the senior leadership teamLeading and developing the engineering team, building a culture of delivery and innovationDriving adoption of AI-powered tools and capabilities across the product and engineering functionOverseeing architecture, infrastructure, and delivery across the .NET/React/Azure stackChampioning best practice in CI/CD and engineering standardsContributing to regulatory and compliance conversations, ensuring technology decisions align with FCA requirementsWhat We're Looking ForStrong hands-on experience with C#, .NET, JavaScript, and ReactSolid understanding of Azure and CI/CD pipelinesWorking knowledge of SQLGenuine interest and practical experience applying AI within a business contextEssential: experience working in an FCA-regulated environmentLeadership or mentoring experience - you don't need to have been a CTO before, but you should be ready to leadAmbition and the confidence to grow into the role with backing from the businessWhat's On OfferSalary up to 100,000A genuinely supported step up into a CTO roleReal influence shaping tech strategy at a regulated businessA collaborative environment that's investing in AI innovationOscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.