RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build the agile technology environment to deliver the app to market;
• Design a technology roadmap to support the active rollout of functionality;
• Architect, implement and manage the complete development cycle from Desktop, Web & Mobile Application Development to backend services, Testing, Integration and Deployment;
• Defining and implementing company’s Data and Business Intelligence strategy;
• Oversight and coordination of all future technical verticals within the business: including ERP, iOS, Android, backend & data science to ensure efficient and accountable delivery of new features;
• Responsible for making key technical architectural and implementation decisions (i.e. solutions architect) and ensuring that relevant stakeholders are involved in discussions;
• Working with partners to improve connectivity/data access with 3rd Party APIs;  
• Support company-wide R&D initiatives including incorporation of new technologies and application of platform to new marketplaces;
• Responsible for managing IT and infrastructure taking into consideration performance, cost, security and usability;
• Provide overall Quality Assurance;
• Form an exceptional development team around you to build simple, scalable and innovative software experiences; and
• Combine business vision and insights with technology to a build best in class product.
• Define appropriate IT, data protection and security policies, and ensure full compliance with FCA data management requirement;

WHY JOIN THE YOUTILITY TEAM?

• We’re a young, passionate and ambitious team;
• Be responsible for building and developing your own team;
• Build and develop a business with a social and environmental agenda;
• Fast-paced start-up environment in a dynamic market;
• Significant personal responsibility and creative freedom; and
• Attractive compensation package with significant room to grow.

SHOULD I APPLY?

You will have a strong technical background and project management experience. Prior work in similar or overlapping sectors is of significant benefit. As a tech maestro, you will bring knowledge and creative thinking and will have a high degree of autonomy and ownership when it comes to defining and proposing improvements of the product. Ideally, you’ll have most of the following:

• Prior experience as Head of Technology/CTO or equivalent at a start-up or at a rapidly growing or innovative large company
• Relevant experience includes the successful development and launch of a least one Desktop, Web & Mobile application.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the software development life cycle;
• 5+ years of experience in building and developing tech businesses solutions;
• A track record of leading (ideally) and scaling effective technology teams;
• You appreciate well-structured code base that's maintainable, scalable, testable, and flexible;
• Strong understanding of the Desktop, Web and Mobile Application ecosystem and guidelines;
• Managing project lifecycles;
• Experienced with developing Microservice architecture;
• Good knowledge of Docker or Tomcat;
• Practical knowledge of TDD;
• Experience with JAVA programming language, EE, Spring, Strust, Springboot, Hibernate, Activity;
• Knowledge of Penthao or other BI and reporting tools;
• Experience with Apple/Google Approval & Distribution Process;
• Experience of IBM Cloud Fundry and SoftLayer;
• Knowledge of Python, PHP and Odoo ERP;
• MySQL, PostgreSQL and NoSQL knowledge;
• Knowledge of Jenkins, Sonar, Redmine and Git or related tools;
• Experience working RESTful web services;
• Self-motivated to explore new technologies, applications and environments;
• Leadership skills;
• Good English skills in reading and writing; and
• A completed technical degree in Computer Science or a related field.

To apply, send your CV to recrutements@its-nh.com with subject “CTO”.