- Fully Remote
- Award-Winning Agricultural Technology Software Company
- Competitive salary plus company share scheme
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hands-On Back-End Developer Remote-Friendly | London HQ | Award-Winning Agricultural Technology Software Company Join an
award-winning agricultural analytics software company that's redefining sustainable food production through
data-driven technology.We're seeking a
hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) — an exceptional technical leader who thrives on both
strategic vision and
deep technical execution.
Role Overview As CTO, you'll lead the
technical direction of our cutting-edge
agricultural technology platform, while remaining deeply involved in
hands-on back-end development. You'll architect scalable systems, drive innovation in sustainable technology, and guide a talented engineering team to deliver data-rich solutions that improve
farm economics, productivity, and environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities - Lead technical strategy and oversee architecture for scalable, data-driven systems.
- Remain actively hands-on, designing and developing high-performance C#/.NET back-end systems.
- Mentor and guide a growing team of developers — setting technical standards and driving best practices.
- Oversee end-to-end solution delivery, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, agronomists, and stakeholders to shape product direction.
- Own cloud infrastructure strategy and implementation on Microsoft Azure.
- Lead innovation in sustainability-focused agricultural technology and analytics.
- Contribute to recruitment and technical assessment (including coding challenge design and review).
Candidate Assessment Process Our selection process includes a
LeetCode-style technical challenge to evaluate:
- Algorithmic problem-solving
- Data structures and computational efficiency
- Code quality and optimisation under time constraints
Ideal Candidate Profile Academic and Professional Background - Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline
- Proven experience as a Back-End Developer / Engineering Lead / CTO in data-heavy environments
- Demonstrable history of technical excellence and leadership in commercial software development
Technical Expertise - Advanced proficiency in C# / .NET Core / .NET Framework
- Strong command of Azure Cloud Services
- Deep experience with SQL Server and high-volume transactional systems
- Expertise in data architecture, performance optimisation, and scalable software design
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity
- Bonus: Experience in FinTech or structured data environments with high reliability and scale
Leadership Skills - Visionary mindset with a hands-on engineering ethos
- Proven ability to scale teams and systems effectively
- Strategic decision-making with practical, code-level insight
- Strong communicator and collaborator across multidisciplinary teams
- Passion for fostering innovation and mentoring engineering talent
Personal Attributes - Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigour
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Innovative and pragmatic problem solver
- Calm and decisive under pressure
- Genuine passion for sustainable technology and real-world impact
What We Offer - Remote flexibility with a London-based HQ
- Opportunity to lead cutting-edge agricultural technology development
- Work alongside respected professionals in a purpose-driven company
- Competitive salary plus company share scheme
- Platform to make a tangible impact on global sustainability
