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# Chief Technology Officer - CTO - B2B EdTech Scale Up

- **Company:** Descriptionas
- **Location:** Mexborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Laravel, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Management of Software Versions, Backend
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/chief-technology-officer-cto-b2b-edtech-scale-up/45539640

## About the Role

value and supporting the longer-term value creation plan.The Successful ApplicantThe successful Chief Technology Officer will combine strong technical credibility with pragmatic, commercially focused leadership. You will be comfortable operating strategically whilst remaining close enough to the technology and engineering team to provide meaningful direction. You will ideally bring:Senior engineering leadership experience as a VP Engineering, Head of Engineering or CTO in a high-growth or early-stage environmentStrong engineering leadership across modern web-based architectures and backend technologies.Experience of B2B SaaS, complex integrations or software-led businesses.A track record of improving engineering practices, scalability and delivery.An understanding of how AI can enhance software engineering and productivity.Strong commercial judgement and executive stakeholder management.Experience of PE-backed environments or similarly fast-paced, value-focused businesses.PHP/Laravel
experience would be beneficial, but broader technical leadership capability is more important.ProcessAn initial confidential conversation with our Researach team and then myself, followed by stages with the the Founders, Chairman, the investors and a technical panel.What's on OfferCompetitive base salary c.£130,000 plus bonus plus sweet equityHybrid working 2-3 days per week (Based in Yorkshire and commutable from Leeds, York, Bradford #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

direction required to scale effectively without unnecessary complexity or wholesale re-platforming. Key priorities will include:Define and deliver a technology roadmap aligned to the three-year growth strategy.Ensure the platform remains scalable, secure and resilient as customer volumes increase.Simplify and optimise a complex landscape of bespoke B2B customer integrations.Strengthen engineering practices, product delivery and release management.Improve platform versioning and the rollout of new products and content across the customer base.Develop the business's approach to data, security and technology governance.Define and execute an AI strategy, using AI to improve engineering productivity, accelerate delivery and create greater capacity without materially increasing headcount.Build a high-performing engineering culture that embraces innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.Partner with the executive team and investors, translating technology investment into commercial


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