Software Technical Team Leader (stepping stone to a CTO)
c£75,000 + Benefits
Midlands / Hybrid
Are you an experienced software leader with a passion for driving change, shaping technical direction, and mentoring development teams? Are you looking for a clear path towards a future CTO role? This could be the perfect opportunity.
We're working with a well-established organisation going through a major digital transformation. With new leadership at the top and a bold vision for the future, the IT Director is now looking for someone to step in and take ownership of the software function - a kind of unofficial 'Head of Software'.
The Opportunity
This is a true blend of technical strategy and leadership - roughly 50:50 hands-on vs. people and project leadership. You'll define and drive the software development roadmap, modernise legacy systems, and lead the technical design and direction of new applications. You'll have a real say in shaping the future of software within the organisation.
This is also a brilliant stepping stone to a CTO role elsewhere - you'll gain the kind of end-to-end exposure and experience that puts you firmly on that path.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading software engineering across a wide suite of applications, including core systems built in Java and Angular.
* Steering technical decision-making and innovation across the business.
* Helping modernise legacy systems while maintaining and enhancing existing applications.
* Setting standards and best practices across engineering teams.
* Mentoring and developing both UK-based developers and a small outsourced team (transitioning back to the UK).
* Collaborating closely with the IT Director, Product Manager, and other senior stakeholders.
* Preparing the business to integrate with exciting AI work currently being developed by their European Dev team.
The Tech Environment
* Core stack: Java (Spring), Angular - no immediate plans to move away from this, so you'll need to be comfortable working with these technologies for the foreseeable future.
* Other technologies: C#.NET, Blazor, plus a mix of legacy systems.
* Large app portfolio: Key applications in Java & Angular, along with numerous other apps/technologies in the ecosystem.
* Strong focus on system integration, modernisation, and innovation.
What We're Looking For
* A proven technical software leader with hands-on experience.
* Someone with a strategic mindset who enjoys balancing long-term thinking with day-to-day delivery.
* A confident mentor who brings out the best in others.
* An appetite for change, transformation, and improvement.
What's in it for You?
* Career-defining role: High impact, high visibility, with genuine autonomy.
* Hybrid flexibility: Flexible working, as long as you're happy to visit a Midlands office regularly.
* Excellent benefits including:
* 25 days holiday (plus option to buy more)
* Enhanced pension
* Electric car scheme
* Retail discounts
* Health & wellbeing support
* And more...
If you're a capable technical leader looking for that next big step - somewhere you can make your mark and build a future - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat