Chief Technology Officer

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute Foodhub’s global technology strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.
  
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape long-term company strategy and innovation roadmap.
  
• Ensure technology capabilities support scalability, reliability, and competitive advantage.
  
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and differentiation.
  

Platform & Product Delivery

• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of Foodhub’s core platform, products, and services.
  
• Ensure high-quality, scalable, and resilient systems that support global operations.
  
• Drive best practices in software development, architecture, and engineering excellence.
  
• Work closely with product and commercial teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
  

Engineering & Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing global engineering and technology organisation.
  
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
• Develop leadership capability within engineering teams across multiple regions.
  
• Attract, retain, and develop top technical talent.
  

Infrastructure, Security & Reliability

• Oversee global technology infrastructure, ensuring performance, scalability, and uptime.
  
• Ensure robust cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance standards across all markets.
  
• Implement best-in-class DevOps, cloud, and system monitoring practices.
  
• Manage risk and ensure business continuity through strong technical governance.
  

Data & Technology Enablement

• Champion data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
  
• Oversee data architecture, analytics capabilities, and platform integrations.
  
• Drive the use of automation, AI, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and customer experience.
  

Process, Systems & Transformation

• Establish scalable development processes, tools, and frameworks.
  
• Lead technology transformation initiatives to support business growth and efficiency.
  
• Ensure alignment between global teams, systems, and operational requirements.
  

Financial & Vendor Management

• Manage technology budgets, ensuring efficient investment and strong return on spend.
  
• Evaluate and manage third-party vendors, platforms, and partnerships.
  
• Identify opportunities to optimise costs and improve technology ROI.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a CTO or in a senior technology leadership role within a large-scale, global organisation.
  
• Direct experience within the food ordering, hospitality technology, marketplace, or POS/EPOS industry is highly desirable.
  
• Strong background in building and scaling high-availability, customer-facing platforms.
  
• Experience leading large, distributed engineering teams across multiple regions.
  
• Deep technical expertise in modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and scalable systems.
  
• Demonstrated success in driving technology transformation and innovation.
  
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Experience aligning technology strategy with commercial and operational objectives.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence at executive and board level.
  
• Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong technical depth and execution capability.
  
• Innovative and forward-looking with a passion for technology and product excellence.
  
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
  
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
  
• Results-driven with a focus on delivery, quality, and scalability.
  
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  
• Culturally aware with experience working across global markets.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.
  

• Competitive compensation and executive benefits package.
  
• Opportunity to lead and scale the technology function of a global platform business.
  
• Direct partnership with CEO and executive leadership team.
  
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with significant impact and ownership.
  
• 33 days annual leave per year (including public holidays).
  
• Option to buy up to 5 additional annual leave days per year.
  
• Guaranteed day off on your birthday (when requested).
  
• Option to purchase Bupa Select Complete Health Insurance (Medical History Disregarded) for self and family at a significantly discounted rate.
  
• €35 monthly gym contribution.