A fast-growing SaaS and digital product company is looking for a CTO to lead the build and scale of its technology function. This is a rare opportunity to shape the engineering vision, drive innovation, and help deliver next-generation AI-augmented software products in a high-growth, well-funded environment. Role: Chief Technology Officer Salary: Dependent on experience Location: Guildford What you’ll be doing: Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering scalable SaaS and digital products Drive innovation by embedding AI into both product functionality and engineering processes Partner with Product, Data, and AI teams to deliver a cohesive technology roadmap with regular release cycles Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring performance, quality, and security standards are met Implement modern cloud-native architectures and DevOps best practices to enhance scalability and efficiency Establish and monitor KPIs for engineering performance and delivery effectiveness Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technology with commercial goals and growth strategy Represent the engineering function in strategic discussions and investor or partner meetings What you’ll need: Proven experience in a SaaS or digital product environment, ideally scaling from start-up to high-growth Deep technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, Angular, SQL, and Azure (or equivalent cloud platforms) Strong understanding of AI/ML integration and how it can enhance both products and engineering delivery Background in modernising engineering practices and introducing automation, CI/CD, and agile methodologies Experienced in leading and mentoring technical teams while maintaining hands-on technical credibility Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with commercial acumen What’s on offer: Competitive compensation package Opportunity to shape and execute the technology vision of a high-growth SaaS company The chance to lead transformative engineering initiatives using AI and modern cloud technologies Collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and technical excellence If you’re a senior technologist passionate about building cutting-edge SaaS products and driving AI-led transformation, this is an exceptional opportunity to define both the engineering culture and technical future of a growing digital business.