Chief Technology Officer - Castle Baynard

- Experience as a Head of Engineering, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology, Principal Engineer, or in a similar leadership role - Proven track record of leading high-performing technology teams and delivering scalable, customer-facing digital platforms, ideally within content-rich or online environments - Experience delivering solutions that enhance customer experience, particularly across data access, search, or content-driven products - Exposure to AI, data platforms, or modern search technologies, with strong technical grounding in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), architecture, and system integrations - Demonstrated success driving technological change and modernisation within fast-paced, evolving organisations - Ability to balance hands-on delivery with growing strategic responsibility, transitioning from execution to ownership - Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders, influencing business decisions, and navigating ambiguity - Experience managing vendors and third-party partners while maintaining high standards of delivery - Mindset focused on outcomes, continuous improvement, and building alignment across teams in an entrepreneurial environment