Chief Technology Officer

Mustard Systems Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Job description

Mustard Systems is a statistical consultancy of around 60 people specialising in the modelling of sporting events. With a mission to predict sports as accurately as possible, we leverage large, rapidly evolving datasets, proprietary software, and statistical models. Our aim is to create best-in-class systems in a competitive and innovative field.

We are seeking a hands-on and visionary CTO to lead our technology strategy and development efforts. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee the technical roadmap, foster innovation, and ensure the successful delivery of scalable systems. This is a leadership role requiring a strong technical background, strategic vision, and a passion for building high-performance systems.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the company’s technology strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Represent technical strategy at the board level, contributing to business growth and scalability.
• Drive innovation within the technical team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Team and Process Management

• Lead a team of 30+ engineers, directly managing 8 team leads and project managers.
• Optimise team performance and output through effective leadership and mentorship.
• Implement best practices in agile methodologies, SDLC, and quality assurance.

System Development and Optimisation

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of algorithmic modelling and trading systems.
• Build and refine low-latency, scalable data engineering pipelines for handling large datasets in real time.
• Drive hands-on architectural decisions and mentor teams in Python-based development.

Operational Excellence

• Manage budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency.
• Identify and address technical debt, ensuring continuous improvement of existing systems.
• Report on the strengths and weaknesses of the current tech stack and implement key recommendations.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience leading multiple technical teams in data-intensive industries (sports betting, trading, fintech, etc.).
• Strong Python development skills, with the ability to mentor and lead by example.
• Expertise in data engineering, managing large datasets, and building scalable, low-latency systems.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, quality assurance, and agile project management practices.
• Strong financial acumen for managing budgets and driving technology projects.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience working with quantitative analysts and algorithmic trading teams.
• Background in trading, or financial markets.
• Advanced academic qualifications in computer science, engineering, or related fields.

Benefits

Why join Mustard Systems?

• Work on cutting-edge systems in a competitive and innovative field.
• Collaborate with a smart, driven team, where your contributions directly impact business performance.
• Opportunity to drive the company’s technical direction and double its revenue in the next three years.

Comprehensive Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary and significant bonus potential (up to 30%).
• Enhanced pension match with salary sacrifice option.
• Health insurance and life assurance.
• Sabbatical leave after five years.
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).