Start-up CTO

About our client Nigel Wright are partnering with an exciting start-up, a purpose driven business who are making waves in the industry with their fast-growth to date. Our client has ambitious plans, including building a new tech platform as part of their service offering and are looking for a CTO / Tech Lead to join the business on a permanent basis.  Location: North-East - hybrid working Salary/package: Flexible based on experience The Role

• Lead the design and development of our platform from prototype to MVP and beyond.
• Define the technical architecture and ensure it supports scalability, security, and future forecasting capabilities.
• Provide hands on support where required as a full-stack engineer in the early stages of development.
• Collaborate closely with the founder and wider team to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Build and manage a blended team of in-house and outsourced developers.
• Establish engineering best practices and agile delivery processes.
• Contribute to the long-term product roadmap and technical strategy.

Who we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead, CTO, or Senior Engineer in a startup or SME environment.
• Strong full-stack development skills (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, Python, or similar).
• Experience building SaaS platforms or data-driven products from scratch would be advantageous 
• A strategic mindset 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environments with a high degree of autonomy.
• A long-term mindset — someone who wants to grow with the business over the next 3–5 years.

Why join?

• Be part of a mission-driven business 
• Lead the creation of a product that blends financial expertise with cutting-edge technology.
• Join at a pivotal moment and shape both the product and the culture from day one.
• Work in a collaborative, values-led environment with a strong sense of purpose.

If you're excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up and want to be part of a high-growth journey, we’d love to hear from you.