Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

MCS Group is excited to be partnering with an innovative technology organisation headquartered in Dublin. The company are growing into new global markets and seek a talented Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to oversee strategy and software development during this key time and beyond. This is a permanent role that sits within the senior leadership team reporting into the CEO so expect a varied day to day that encompasses strategy, AI adoption and engineering leadership.

(Hybrid Dublin - 2 days per week in office)

The Job

• Shape and guide the company's long-term technical direction, making sure it supports both our commercial aims and product roadmap.
• Lead and mentor the wider tech team, building an environment where people share ideas, solve problems together, and do their best work.
• Take ownership of how our systems are designed, built, and delivered - across software, infrastructure, and internal IT.
• Keep our platforms secure, stable, and ready to grow as the business scales.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring forward new tools or approaches that could strengthen our position.
• Work closely with senior colleagues to understand business needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Handle technology spend and resources wisely, making sure we invest where it matters most.
• Put in place clear standards and processes so the team can work efficiently and consistently.
• Act as the technical voice of the organisation when dealing with partners, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

The Person

• A successful history in senior technology roles, with solid experience guiding teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong grounding in modern software engineering (Microsoft/.NET), system design, and day-to-day IT operations.
• Hands-on understanding of cloud platforms, security principles, and effective data handling.
• A background in growing and supporting distributed teams working across different regions and time zones.
• Experience setting meaningful KPIs and building clear dashboards to help engineering teams track progress.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to analyse challenges and make well-judged decisions.
• Confident communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior leaders and presenting at board level.
• Happy to be on site 2 days per week.
• Full Right to work in Ireland

The Rewards

• Competitive salary DOE
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Working from home support and flexibility (after you're familiar with systems/structure)
• Regular Social Events
• Healthcare
• Pension

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Calum Omand -Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group 015259641.

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