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Chief Technology Officer

London
2 weeks ago
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Role Overview:

Our client is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its technology strategy, architecture, and execution. This role is ideal for a hands-on technologist with deep expertise in cloud platforms (primarily AWS), Databricks, machine learning, generative AI, and a strong track record of delivering scalable, AI-powered solutions.

The CTO will serve as a visionary and external-facing representative of the company’s technology direction, aligning leading-edge innovation with commercial goals in a dynamic and evolving market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and deliver the long-term technology strategy and roadmap, with a focus on AI-driven, cloud-native platforms.

  • Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions built on AWS and Databricks.

  • Drive innovation in machine learning, generative AI, and data engineering, turning complex ideas into production-ready applications.

  • Act as an external-facing technology leader, engaging with enterprise clients, partners, and stakeholders to present solutions and thought leadership.

  • Lead and inspire cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and agility.

  • Champion the adoption of modern API paradigms, microservices, and container-based infrastructure.

  • Remain at the forefront of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices across cloud, data, and AI.

  • Collaborate with product, commercial, and data teams to align technology capabilities with business needs.

  • Represent the organisation in technical forums, strategic partnerships, and industry events.

    Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • 10+ years’ experience in a senior technology leadership role such as CTO, VP of Engineering, or Chief Architect.

  • Proven hands-on expertise in AWS cloud services and Databricks, including Spark, Lakehouse architecture, and Delta Lake.

  • Demonstrable experience designing and deploying machine learning and generative AI solutions at scale.

  • Strong working knowledge of containerisation and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker.

  • Deep understanding of API-first development, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.

  • Solid software engineering background with strong coding and system design skills (e.g., Python, Scala, Java).

  • Familiarity with Azure and other hyperscale platforms is an advantage.

  • In-depth knowledge of data platforms, governance, and real-time analytics.

  • Experience within the insurance industry or related data-driven domains is highly desirable.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate confidently at both board and engineering levels

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