Chief Technology Officer

Do you strive to make a difference? Goaco is looking to build a team to continue solving problems using software and technology for our clients.

We are developers at heart and by the mind too. We thrive on challenges and live for logical thinking. Formed over a decade ago, we have built on our successes, all of whom have benefitted from their level-headed software solutions.

The team is all like-minded individuals, with a drive to succeed in their own fields.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Goaco is on the search for a Chief Technology Officer. We are looking to build a team to continue solving complex problems using software and technology for our clients.

As the CTO, the responsibilities include :

• Working closely together with key stakeholders in the group.
• Leading the design and development of the technology vision & strategy (e.g. green software development) across the organisation, and with clients (UK GDS is a bonus).
• Future thinking and planning on the use of Technology (e.g., Software, Cloud, Data etc.).
• Leading teams in the UK and internationally, taking overall responsibility across Software Development, DevOps and Data & AI.
• Taking overall responsibility of partnering with major cloud providers and other areas.
• Be an advocate for the appropriate use of tools, programming, and infrastructure.
• Promote data-led decision thinking, working alongside stakeholders and the leadership team (have a cloud and technology agnostic approach to solving problems).
• Provide leadership, insights, mentorship and supporting recruitment processes to develop a sustainable development / technology team globally.
• Collaborate with the Delivery teams to identify business opportunities, recruitment strategies, technology team enrolment and supporting development.
• Being accountable for the technology portfolio delivery and roadmaps.
• Using a track-record of delivering data transformation programmes to assist and advise wider stakeholders (e.g., Government and Financial industry).
• Build strategic and collaborative relationships / partnerships across all capability / service areas.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, analysis, research and governance best-practice, methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Develop overall technology standards and practices, setting governance standards across the portfolio.
• Understand security such as; GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials (Plus), NCSC framework etc.
• Working as a key member of the Bid Factory management, aiding with bids / tenders.
• Assess opportunities with B2B leads, starting from enquiries into acquisition, utilising multiple channels and building partnerships.
• Building and promoting the company brand, services, solutions, and capabilities across multiple industries within public and private sectors.

About you

• Honest, Confident, and Entrepreneurial.
• Passionate about digital / technology.
• Experience with being hands-on.
• Public speaking experience.
• GDS experience (service manual, TCoP).
• Take pride in your work.
• Enjoy solving problems.
• Work well within a diverse team and independently.
• Keen to learn new and innovative technologies.

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