Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hands-On Back-End Developer

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