Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Opportunity
About the Role
eir evo talent are partnering with an innovative company in a rapidly growing market to hire a hands-on, execution-focused Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This is a builder role where you will lead the technical vision and delivery of a scalable SaaS platform. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll translate product strategy into a secure, high-performing solution while laying the foundations for a strong engineering culture.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Architecture
* Define and own the end-to-end technical architecture of the SaaS platform
* Design for scalability, security, performance, and cost-efficiency
* Make pragmatic technology decisions suited to early-stage realities
* Ensure platform reliability and resilience
Product & Platform Delivery
* Collaborate with Product and Commercial teams to deliver customer-driven features
* Lead development of analytics-driven capabilities, including data ingestion and reporting
* Balance speed of delivery with long-term maintainability
* Contribute code during the initial build phase
Cloud & Cost Optimization Expertise
* Act as the technical authority on Microsoft Azure, including APIs, governance, and cost management
* Architect solutions aligned with best practices for cost optimization and usage analytics
* Stay informed on platform updates impacting product direction
Engineering Team & Culture
* Build and mentor a small, high-performing engineering team
* Establish strong engineering practices (CI/CD, testing, documentation, security)
* Foster a culture of ownership and commercial awareness
* Scale the team thoughtfully as the company grows
Strategic Contribution
* Be a key member of the leadership team
* Support investor discussions and technical due diligence
* Translate business goals into actionable technical plans
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as CTO, VP Engineering, or senior technical leader in SaaS
* Strong background in analytics platforms or cost-optimization domains
* Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
* Track record of building and scaling cloud-native SaaS products
* Comfortable operating in an early-stage environment
Technical Skills
* Cloud-native architecture (microservices, serverless, event-driven)
* Data platforms and analytics pipelines
* Security and compliance in Azure
* Modern DevOps and CI/CD practices
* Ability to write and review production-grade code
Personal Attributes
* Self-starter with a hands-on approach
* Commercially aware and customer-focused
* Pragmatic about technology choices
* Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a startup setting
Success in 12–18 Months
* A stable, scalable, and secure platform in market
* Clear architecture aligned with best practices
* Rapid, consistent product delivery
* A small but impactful engineering team in place
Package
Competitive benefits and meaningful equity. This role offers real ownership, impact, and upside.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a valid EU Passport or Stamp 4 Visa.
For more information, please apply or contact Michael Mooney at michael(dot)mooneyeirevo(dot)ie
Ref: EET7791
Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.
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