Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Leading Content Intelligence SaaS PlatformA Dublin-headquartered, high-growth global SaaS company, with a majority of clients based in the US, is seeking an energetic, strategic technologist to lead technical evolution as they scale their market-leading content intelligence platform across new markets and deeper into the US.This is a rare opportunity to shape technology strategy at a company where your work directly impacts how the world's most security-conscious organisations manage compliance, quality, and risk. Their software is used to analyse millions of documents and ensure mission-critical compliance.You'll join at a pivotal moment: they need a new technical leader to drive infrastructure, security, scalability, and platform evolution. You'll have the benefit of deep technical continuity and founder support, with a clear mandate to own the technical future.They're entering an exciting growth phase, expanding across the Nordics, UK, EU, and Australia, while deepening their AI/ML capabilities and maintaining their position as the content intelligence leader in the government contractor market.The RoleAs the technology leader, you'll be the technical visionary and operational leader responsible for:Technology Strategy & ArchitectureDefine and execute the long-term technology vision with robust, modern, scalable infrastructureArchitect for high availability, performance, and security to support rapid growthLead the integration of AI/ML and emerging technologies into the core platformBalance innovation with stability - evolving the stack while maintaining enterprise-grade reliabilitySecurity, Compliance & OperationsOwn all aspects of information security and secure software deploymentDrive FedRAMP certification efforts and evolving government compliance requirementsEnsure SOC 2 compliance across the SaaS platform and internal infrastructureDefine and implement IT and security policies across the organisationEnsure the platform operates in air-gapped, fully locked-down customer environmentsPlatform & Technical LeadershipOversee both cloud-based SMB products and on-premise enterprise solutionsMaintain a future-focused tech stack with minimal technical debtSet technical direction for engineering teams, guiding technology choices and architectureWork closely with the Chief Product Officer to align technology delivery with product visionPartner with engineering leadership who owns execution, people, and processesEngage directly with strategic customers on technical mattersYou'll report directly to the CEO and be a core member of the executive leadership team.About YouYou'll bring:10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in senior technical leadership (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Engineering, or Principal Architect)Deep expertise architecting and scaling cloud-based SaaS platformsProven track record with deployment pipelines, observability, and modern technology stacksStrong knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or similar)Experience integrating AI/ML or advanced analytics into high-uptime production systemsTrack record leading technical teams in fast-moving, agile organisationsHighly valued:Experience with on-premise or air-gapped deployment modelsBackground supporting enterprise or government clientsUnderstanding of the US government contractor marketYou'll thrive if you're:A business-minded technical leader who balances engineering excellence with commercial objectivesEnergetic and bring a curious and solution focused attitude to complex technical challengesGenuinely curious - you research, challenge assumptions, and push for better solutionsComfortable with meaningful client interaction and strategic customer conversationsAble to transition seamlessly from strategic planning to tactical problem-solvingThe PackageBase Salary : €POAPerformance Bonus : 10-20% of base salaryEquity : Meaningful equity participation in a growing companyWork Model : Fully remote within Ireland, with monthly Dublin team gatherings and optional travel to US client sitesHow to ApplyThis search is being conducted on an exclusive basis by Edward Conmy at Delve - Staffing. Please hit apply and follow this instructions on this advert.