We're retained on a Fractional CTO mandate for an established, profitable B2B fintech SaaS business at a genuine inflection point — transitioning from a mature desktop platform into a modular, cloud-native SaaS architecture, in a market where buyer expectations are shifting fast.
The CEO is looking for a senior technology leader to provide an independent, evidence-led view of the delivery function, architecture, and organisational design — and then drive the resulting changes into execution. This is not an advisory piece. The output must produce committed decisions, not further workshops.
The engagement, in short:
* 3 days per week, initial 5–6 week diagnostic phase
* Report to the Board end of May, 90-day plan in execution within a week
* Scope spans architecture, delivery model, product/org design, AI & UX translation, and a perception-vs-reality audit
* Engineering footprint: ~8 internal + ~16 outsourced
* £1,100–£1,600 per day
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What we're looking for:
* CTO-level operator with clear fintech pedigree
* Demonstrable experience of a desktop-to-SaaS or monolith-to-modular transition
* Hands-on technical credibility — architecture and code, not just decks
* Experience leading or restructuring outsourced engineering models
* Comfortable landing sharp, evidence-based findings in a politically live environment
Worth noting: the incumbent CTO has resigned. For the right person, this fractional engagement offers a credible pathway into a permanent CTO appointment. Equally open to candidates who prefer to remain fractional.
Hybrid — exec team in London, engineering in Dublin. Remote with travel to both.
Shortlist closing early next week. DM me or apply via the link for a confidential conversation.