Chief Technology Officer - Edinburgh

This company is currently looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of their business. The position will be based at their office in South Gyle to the West of Edinburgh and will entail leading highly experienced and capable teams working on their PHP web application and Android/iOS handheld solution.

Founded in 2000, the company has seen consistent rapid growth and commercial success providing their SaaS solution to companies of all sizes, including blue-chip clients, throughout the UK.

The Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity now exists to join their Senior Leadership Team as the new CTO, reporting directly to their Operations Director.

The successful candidate's role will be to focus on internal technologies, systems and processes. They will need to define, scope, specify, build and manage systems that can support the business's continued rapid growth ambitions as well as define and deliver the company's Technology Strategy. It is important that the new CTO is a holistic business leader and a key part of the senior leadership team i. they need to build and manage technology that reflects the business and reinforces the company USP, rather than trying to build the technology first and trying to fit the business to it.

The Scope
- Operate at a Senior Leadership level as the "technology and digital voice" of the company.
- Define and deliver the company's Technology Strategy.
- Make critical decisions in areas such as the definition, design, build, procurement, resourcing and investment of the technology platform.
- Manage procurement, vendor selection and key contracts and relationships, including ensuring appropriate due diligence.

The Person
- The existing platform is based on a LAMP stack and a high level of experience in this area is a must.
- Experience of consuming external data services (e. RESTful services), including the ability to programmatically interact with data formats including XML and JSON.
- PHP development skills with an excellent understanding of object-oriented principles
- Experience with MVC frameworks (Symfony, Zend, Laravel, etc).
- Knowledge of source control systems such as Git.
- Intimate knowledge of MySQL.
- Client-facing experience and excellent communication skills.
- Experience of developing and scaling a software product (ideally SaaS).
- Demonstrable experience of creating and successfully executing a technology and digital strategy, preferably in a credible, operational and customer-focused business.
- Must be able to provide strategic direction and leadership, applying long-term and creative strategic thinking whilst also be willing to be hands-on and deliver.

Working Environment
- A diverse culture that values inclusion and welcomes those from different backgrounds
- Sociable, friendly and passionate team
- High priority on staff development, with monthly one-to-one sessions
- Office with strong transport links and dedicated free parking