Own the Tech. Shape the Future. Build Beautiful Things
At
Schema Studios
, technology is part of the craft. We deliver digital transformation and technical consultancy for luxury hospitality, travel, and property brands worldwide.
We build platforms that balance
exquisite design aesthetics
with
robust, conversion-driven performance
— where technology meets experience. Originally part of
Matter Of Form
, we're now an independent studio with global clients, retainers, and strong agency partnerships.
We're looking for a
Head of Technology
to define our technical direction, lead delivery, and stay hands-on when it matters. You'll shape how we build — setting the roadmap, refining our stack, and partnering with strategists and designers to turn ambition into reality — while playing a key role in
shaping forward-thinking digital solutions
for our clients.
This is
design-led engineering
— thoughtful, user-focused, and built for excellence.
What You'll Actually Do
* Lead Schema's
technical strategy and architecture
across CMS, web, and app projects.
- Be
hands-on
when needed: write code, fix pipelines, resolve infrastructure issues and unblock delivery.
- Select and manage
external developers and vendors
; establish clear standards and QA.
- Translate
business and UX goals
into realistic, scalable technical plans.
- Collaborate with strategy and UX leads to turn creative ambition into solid tech execution.
- Help pitch and shape new work; guide clients through
technology decisions
.
- Build a
tech operating model
that scales without constant founder input.
You'll Bring
* 5–8+ years in agency or product environments as a
Senior Developer / Tech Lead
.
- Proven ownership of
web stack delivery
— CMS, APIs, integrations, frontend and backend.
- Fluent across the stack: frontend, backend, DevOps, CI/CD — enough to
guide teams and get hands-on
.
- Experienced in managing
vendors and small engineering teams
, maintaining high-quality delivery under pressure.
- Able to
explain complex trade-offs
clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- A mix of
hands-on curiosity with strategic vision
— you love solving problems and shaping technical direction.
- Ideas and drive to push
new technologies
.
- Itching to own the bigger picture
.
Bonus Points If You've…
* Worked in boutique agencies, startups, or high-pressure creative environments.
* Built for
luxury, travel, or hospitality brands
.
- Touched
Umbraco, Kentico, Wordpress or other headless CMS
.
- Played with
data, personalisation, or AI-assisted development tools
.
Mindset
* A
builder at heart
— fast, pragmatic, and solutions-driven. You cut through complexity, avoid bureaucracy, and make things happen alongside founders.
What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)
* A
modern tech roadmap
driving delivery and growth.
- Faster, higher-quality releases
with trusted partners.
- Founders
freed from day-to-day tech decisions
, with clients confident in your technical leadership.