Chief Technology Officer An established and forward-thinking game studio is seeking a hands-on CTO to lead the evolution of its game delivery platform. This strategic and operational role involves driving the technical roadmap, modernising core systems, and scaling global distribution. Ideal for a seasoned iGaming technology leader eager to make a tangible impact. About the Studio With over a decade of experience developing high-quality real-money casino games, this studio is known for delivering visually captivating and mathematically rich content. The portfolio spans classic slots, bespoke table games, and innovative crash games, all created by a team of seasoned industry professionals. With a proprietary Remote Gaming Server (RGS) and full licensing in place, the studio ensures complete control, scalability, and compliance across regulated and unregulated markets. Now in a phase of rapid growth, the team is expanding global distribution, accelerating game production, and investing in next-generation, scalable technology. About the Role As CTO, you will define and execute the end-to-end technical vision, architecture, and delivery strategy. You'll be instrumental in scaling the platform, addressing legacy technical debt, and building world-class infrastructure for game deployment and distribution. This is a hands-on, pragmatic leadership role that requires deep technical knowledge and strong collaboration with product, commercial, and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute the technology roadmap to support increased game output, broader market reach, and scalable operations; Lead the evolution of the proprietary RGS platform to support high throughput, robust tooling, and enhanced operator features; Promote best practices in architecture, code quality, documentation, observability, and incident management. Platform Modernisation: Identify and remediate technical debt across legacy systems — through stabilisation, refactoring, or full rebuilds; Implement scalable, modular design patterns that support seamless integrations and reliable reporting; Ensure platform readiness for diverse regulatory and performance requirements, including latency and compliance considerations. Team Leadership & Culture: Inspire and mentor a longstanding, capable team of developers, architects, and engineers; Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement, while valuing institutional knowledge; Identify and address team capability needs through hiring, training, or strategic partnerships. Data & Insights: Develop modern data infrastructure to enable real-time and historical insights into gameplay, system performance, regions, and operators; Collaborate with product and commercial teams to ensure data is actionable and accessible for informed decision-making. Security, Compliance & Reliability: Lead the technical compliance efforts for regulated markets; Oversee platform security, including data protection, access control, and monitoring; Ensure robust reliability with effective failover systems, disaster recovery, and regular testing. About You Proven experience as a CTO, Technical Director, Chief Architect, or Principal Engineer at an iGaming slots provider; Deep understanding of RGS platforms, game delivery pipelines, and operator integrations; Hands-on expertise in platform architecture, cloud infrastructure, microservices, APIs, and legacy system modernisation; Strong foundation in data systems and analytics, capable of delivering insights that support cross-functional teams; Skilled at leading and developing high-performing technical teams, with strong communication and a pragmatic, empathetic approach; Demonstrated success in building scalable, global platforms; A genuine passion for games and the infrastructure that powers exceptional content. What Makes This Opportunity Unique Be a key player in a transformative phase — help shape the future of a respected, growing studio; Collaborate with a dedicated team that values quality, integrity, and innovation; Bring new ideas to life, lead with autonomy, and drive meaningful impact. Benefits Include Time Off: 25 days of annual leave; Sick Leave & Public Holidays: Inclusive of UK public holidays and statutory sick leave; Flexible Working Hours: Adaptable scheduling to support work-life balance; Remote Work: Full flexibility to work remotely from various locations; Referral Program: Help grow the team by referring talented individuals; Employee Education Initiative: Biannual support for exploring interests beyond daily responsibilities; Professional Development: Access to fully funded courses, workshops, and training aligned with professional growth.