Chief Technology Officer CTO - Hands-On Back-End Developer

Greenfix Property Care
London
  • Fully Remote
  • Award-Winning Agricultural Technology Software Company
  • Competitive salary plus company share scheme
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hands-On Back-End Developer Remote-Friendly London HQ Award-Winning Agricultural Technology Software Company Join an award-winning agricultural analytics software company that's redefining sustainable food production through data-driven technology .We're seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - an exceptional technical leader who thrives on both strategic vision and deep technical execution . Role Overview As CTO, you'll lead the technical direction of our cutting-edge agricultural technology platform, while remaining deeply involved in hands-on back-end development . You'll architect scalable systems, drive innovation in sustainable technology, and guide a talented engineering team to deliver data-rich solutions that improve farm economics, productivity, and environmental impact . Key Responsibilities
  • Lead technical strategy and oversee architecture for scalable, data-driven systems.
  • Remain actively hands-on , designing and developing high-performance C#/.NET back-end systems .
  • Mentor and guide a growing team of developers - setting technical standards and driving best practices.
  • Oversee end-to-end solution delivery, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, agronomists, and stakeholders to shape product direction.
  • Own cloud infrastructure strategy and implementation on Microsoft Azure .
  • Lead innovation in sustainability-focused agricultural technology and analytics .
  • Contribute to recruitment and technical assessment (including coding challenge design and review).
Candidate Assessment Process Our selection process includes a LeetCode-style technical challenge to evaluate:
  • Algorithmic problem-solving
  • Data structures and computational efficiency
  • Code quality and optimisation under time constraints
Ideal Candidate Profile Academic and Professional Background
  • Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline
  • Proven experience as a Back-End Developer / Engineering Lead / CTO in data-heavy environments
  • Demonstrable history of technical excellence and leadership in commercial software development
Technical Expertise
  • Advanced proficiency in C# / .NET Core / .NET Framework
  • Strong command of Azure Cloud Services
  • Deep experience with SQL Server and high-volume transactional systems
  • Expertise in data architecture, performance optimisation , and scalable software design
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity
  • Bonus: Experience in FinTech or structured data environments with high reliability and scale
Leadership Skills
  • Visionary mindset with a hands-on engineering ethos
  • Proven ability to scale teams and systems effectively
  • Strategic decision-making with practical, code-level insight
  • Strong communicator and collaborator across multidisciplinary teams
  • Passion for fostering innovation and mentoring engineering talent
Personal Attributes
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigour
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Innovative and pragmatic problem solver
  • Calm and decisive under pressure
  • Genuine passion for sustainable technology and real-world impact
What We Offer
  • Remote flexibility with a London-based HQ
  • Opportunity to lead cutting-edge agricultural technology development
  • Work alongside respected professionals in a purpose-driven company
  • Competitive salary plus company share scheme
  • Platform to make a tangible impact on global sustainability
Posted 2025-11-04

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