Chief Technology Officer (Cto)

Fourvenues
Valencia, Spain
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Software as a Service Code Generation Encodings Continuous Integration DevOps Scrum Methodology Datadog Cloud Platform System System Availability Technical Debt Stripe
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Figma

Job description

Your missionEngineering strategy and architectureDefine and own the technical vision and architecture strategy for FourvenuesEnsure the platform scales reliably across multiple countriesEstablish technical standards, decision-making frameworks, and documentation practices that distribute knowledge and reduce single-person dependenciesOwn the technical roadmap working alongside with the product roadmap - planning and protecting engineering capacity for both delivery and platform healthManage technical debt deliberately as a strategic decision, not an afterthoughtEngineering leadership and people developmentLead, manage, coach, and develop the full engineering organisationEstablish clear role definitions across engineeringBuild a culture of genuine technical ownership - where engineers have real authority commensurate with their responsibilityRun a meaningful 1:1 and feedback cadence - developing leaders, not just managing deliveryBuild career development frameworks for engineers at every levelCreate the conditions where senior technical talent can do their best work - protecting time for analysis, architecture, and craft without impacting organisational needsRecruit and continuously raise the technical bar across the engineering organisationEngineering delivery and operational excellenceOwn engineering delivery - shipping reliably, predictably, and at the quality the market expectsEstablish planning rhythms and protect them - sprint planning, technical analysis before development begins, retrospectives, and delivery reviewsDefine and enforce clear escalation standards - what is a genuine hotfix, what is not, and how unplanned work is managedDrive DevOps, CI/CD, and platform reliability practices across the organisationEnsure platform security and infrastructure are managed as strategic prioritiesDistribute critical knowledge across the team - no system or access should depend on a single individualChampion the pragmatic adoption of AI tooling across engineering workflows - code generation, automated testing, observability, and incident response - embedding it as standard practice where it creates genuine leverageProduct and engineering alignmentWork as a genuine peer to the CPO - building a trust-based relationship where product and engineering make decisions togetherEnsure engineering has a voice when features and priorities are defined - not just when they arrive for estimationEstablish clear decision rights at the product-engineering interfaceEmbed technical analysis as a standard step before development beginsChampion quality as the fastest path - not as a blocker to speedExecutive leadershipWork and collaborate as a member of Fourvenues’ leadership teamPartner with the CEO on engineering investment, and technology strategySurface risks and hard truths early - this organisation needs a CTO who tells it straightYour profile10+ years in engineering leadership, with at least 3 years as CTO, VP Engineering, or equivalent in B2B SaaSProven track record scaling engineering through international growthSpecific experience building engineering ownership structures - distributing technical authority, defining Tech Lead and Team Lead roles, reducing single-person dependencies - non-negotiableExperience transitioning engineering teams from reactive feature delivery to structured, technically-led development - non-negotiableStrong track record working as a peer to product leadership - aligning on priorities and decision rightsDeep technical credibility earned through knowledge and judgement, not authorityFamiliarity with modern SaaS stacks, CI/CD, and observability tooling, with enough technical depth to guide architecture and challenge decisions.Practical experience embedding AI tooling into engineering workflows - code assistance, automated testing, and observabilityStrong people leadership - you develop engineers into leadersExperience in founder-led or high-growth environments where structure was being builtFluent English and SpanishVertical SaaS, hospitality, or events technology experience a strong plusBuilder mentality, commercial awareness, and instinctive delegatorWhy us?Competitive compensation aligned with the role and level of responsibility.Annual bonus and incentive plan linked to Fourvenues’ global growth and the achievement of company-wide, individual and team objectives.Hybrid and flexible working model, built on trust, accountability, and measurable impact.Global growth environment, with direct influence on international expansion and strategic business decisions.Leadership and professional development programmes offering continuous learning opportunities.Culture of wellbeing and high performance, including private health insurance, additional vacation days, and modern offices designed for collaboration.High-impact internal experiences and events that strengthen cohesion, professional growth, and a strong sense of belonging.Language classes and flexible benefits tailored to your personal and professional needs.Real opportunity to make an impact, driving the transformation of a scaling project into an international benchmark within its industry.About usFourvenues is the B2B company leading the digital transformation of the nightlife industry. We address a global market worth over $100 billion, spanning nightclubs, festivals, beach clubs, event promoters, and bars.This growth has led us to be recognized as the third fastest growing company in Spain in **, reflecting the strength of our model and the impact we are generating in the sector.Our vision is clear: to become the operating system of the industry, with a strong financial component and a vertical SaaS (vSaaS) model that empowers our clients to achieve their goals. Their success is ours.In just three years, we’ve multiplied our revenue by 20x, and we’re only getting started. Our goal is to grow by at least 100% annually, fostering an environment where commitment, high standards, and constant curiosity are non-negotiable. Here, excellence isn’t optional; it’s the standard.In the last two years, Fourvenues has secured €11 million in funding from top-tier U.S. investors, including Base10 Partners (Notion, Figma, Instacart) and FJ Labs (Stripe, Airbnb, Rappi). This investment fuels our ambitious growth strategy and strengthens our commitment to expanding in the U.S. with a cutting-edge, high-performance product.At Fourvenues, we scale aggressively while maintaining disciplined unit economics and a long-term vision. We are not just building fast, we are building sustainably, ensuring that every step forward is backed by solid fundamentals. Our goal is to become the leading platform in the nightlife industry while creating a company that lasts.We have the privilege of collaborating with renowned brands such as Pacha, BRESH, Cova Santa, BCM, Magic Room HK, Blackworks, Sonorama Medellin, Opium, and Gossip Doha. And we’re continuously signing new partnerships every month, presenting challenges that push us to deliver outstanding service.If you’re at a point in your career where you’re ready to make an impact, unlock your full potential, and join a rapidly expanding company, this is the place for you!Learn more about our business and story here

Requirements

10+ years in engineering leadership, with at least 3 years as CTO, VP Engineering, or equivalent in B2B SaaS Proven track record scaling engineering through international growth Specific experience building engineering ownership structures - distributing technical authority, defining Tech Lead and Team Lead roles, reducing single-person dependencies - non-negotiable Experience transitioning engineering teams from reactive feature delivery to structured, technically-led development - non-negotiable Strong track record working as a peer to product leadership - aligning on priorities and decision rights Deep technical credibility earned through knowledge and judgement, not authority Familiarity with modern SaaS stacks, CI/CD, and observability tooling, with enough technical depth to guide architecture and challenge decisions. Practical experience embedding AI tooling into engineering workflows - code assistance, automated testing, and observability Strong people leadership - you develop engineers into leaders Experience in founder-led or high-growth environments where structure was being built Fluent English and Spanish Vertical SaaS, hospitality, or events technology experience a strong plus Builder mentality, commercial awareness, and instinctive delegator

Benefits & conditions

Competitive compensation aligned with the role and level of responsibility. Annual bonus and incentive plan linked to Fourvenues’ global growth and the achievement of company-wide, individual and team objectives. Hybrid and flexible working model, built on trust, accountability, and measurable impact. Global growth environment, with direct influence on international expansion and strategic business decisions. Leadership and professional development programmes offering continuous learning opportunities. Culture of wellbeing and high performance, including private health insurance, additional vacation days, and modern offices designed for collaboration. High-impact internal experiences and events that strengthen cohesion, professional growth, and a strong sense of belonging. Language classes and flexible benefits tailored to your personal and professional needs. Real opportunity to make an impact, driving the transformation of a scaling project into an international benchmark within its industry.

About the company

Fourvenues is the B2B company leading the digital transformation of the nightlife industry. We address a global market worth over $100 billion, spanning nightclubs, festivals, beach clubs, event promoters, and bars. This growth has led us to be recognized as the third fastest growing company in Spain in **, reflecting the strength of our model and the impact we are generating in the sector. Our vision is clear: to become the operating system of the industry, with a strong financial component and a vertical SaaS (vSaaS) model that empowers our clients to achieve their goals. Their success is ours. In just three years, we’ve multiplied our revenue by 20x, and we’re only getting started. Our goal is to grow by at least 100% annually, fostering an environment where commitment, high standards, and constant curiosity are non-negotiable. Here, excellence isn’t optional; it’s the standard. In the last two years, Fourvenues has secured €11 million in funding from top-tier U.S. investors, including Base10 Partners (Notion, Figma, Instacart) and FJ Labs (Stripe, Airbnb, Rappi). This investment fuels our ambitious growth strategy and strengthens our commitment to expanding in the U.S. with a cutting-edge, high-performance product. At Fourvenues, we scale aggressively while maintaining disciplined unit economics and a long-term vision. We are not just building fast, we are building sustainably, ensuring that every step forward is backed by solid fundamentals. Our goal is to become the leading platform in the nightlife industry while creating a company that lasts. We have the privilege of collaborating with renowned brands such as Pacha, BRESH, Cova Santa, BCM, Magic Room HK, Blackworks, Sonorama Medellin, Opium, and Gossip Doha. And we’re continuously signing new partnerships every month, presenting challenges that push us to deliver outstanding service. If you’re at a point in your career where you’re ready to make an impact, unlock your full potential, and join a rapidly expanding company, this is the place for you! Learn more about our business and story here

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