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Chief Technical Officer – HealthTech, Ref: 051

Role Type

CTO / VP of Software Engineering / Head of Software Engineering

Skills / Experience

Many – see Profile section below

Availability

Immediate (3 days per week)

Contract Preference

Fractional, Contract (part time)

Salary / Rate Expectation

£800 per day (negotiable)

Profile

Technology Leader with a strong technical background, experienced in leading teams, managing third-party collaborations and delivering high-quality software solutions. Known for reading between the lines, solving complex problems and driving projects to successful delivery. Leading in an approachable way with a consistent ability to add value and align technology with business outcomes.

Key Skills & Expertise

  • Engineering Leadership: Experience in building and leading Development and QA teams, building engineering culture, setting up team and business processes
  • Team Building: Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top-tier engineering talent.
  • Communication: Strong ability to understand and interpret others’ needs and effectively communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
  • Technology Strategy: Strong acumen in aligning technology initiatives with business goals, setting engineering roadmap and managing technical debt
  • Product Development: Proven track record in understanding product requirements and successful in delivering successful products from concept to market.
  • Cross-functional Leadership: Skilled in collaborating with product, operations and other business teams to deliver impactful results.
  • AI & Machine Learning: Experience with development and deployment of product utilising bespoke ML models and offering cutting edge AI services to consumers.
  • Sector Agnostic: Broad experience across multiple industries and regulated environments, including Clinical, Finance/Trading, Research, and Consulting.

Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, Java, C++

  • Databases: MySQL, Postgres, ElasticSearch, MongoDB

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (Production), GCP (MVP)

  • DevOps & Infrastructure: Terraform, CI/CD, Pipelines, Docker

  • Tools: Git, BitBucket, GitLab, Jira, Linux Servers, LocalStack

  • Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Kanban

  • Knowledge Sharing: Notion, Evernote, Wikis

Experience

Professional Experience

Nov 2024 – present – Fractional Head of Engineering – Health Technology Scale-up

  • Managed relationships with external development partners, reducing reliance on a single offshore provider.

  • Provided technology leadership by creating and implementing technology roadmaps and leading a team of nine engineers.

  • Designed team structure, recruited in-house staff, and ensured professional growth for all engineering members.

  • Led technical governance to ensure compliance with standards (ISO27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials).

  • Fostered cross-functional collaboration with leadership and product teams.

Nov 2020 – Oct 2024 – Head of Engineering / Fractional Head of Engineering – Digital Health Company

07/2024 – 10/2024 (Fractional), 11/2020 – 06/2024 (Full-time)

  • Built and scaled the first in-house development and QA team to approximately 15 members.

  • Integrated externally developed products into the company’s ecosystem.

  • Led the development of new products and internal tools, including data aggregation systems and business intelligence dashboards.

  • Guided the team through rapid growth and evolving client demands.

  • Owned technology delivery, ensuring high-quality, business-aligned releases.

  • Ensured regulatory compliance in all technology processes and product rollouts.

  • Mentored and developed team members and collaborated with senior leadership on technology strategy.

  • Optimized processes and resource allocation for operational efficiency.

Nov 2018 – Nov 2020 – Senior Software Engineer – Global Consulting Firm, Technology Innovation Team

  • Led the design, implementation, and delivery of software solutions, with a focus on blockchain technologies and agile, DevOps-driven methodologies.

  • Mentored junior team members and integrated product and engineering strategies for impactful results.

Nov 2016 – Oct 2018 – Software Developer – Financial Technology Provider

  • Member of the market access team, working on interfaces for trading platforms with exchanges and trading venues.

June 2014 – July 2016 – Research Assistant – European Research Institute

  • Contributed to European research projects in health technology, including building web scraping/data storage systems and smart home solutions for healthcare applications.

Education & Certifications

  • BSc in Informatics, Major European University, 2006–2013
    Grade: 7.38/10 (“Very Good”)

For further information on this candidate please use reference number: 051

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