8 Dec 2025 BBBH61734 Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Pension, Healthcare, Parking, Bonus Dublin

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization is seeking a talented Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in Belfast to oversee strategy and software development. This permanent role within the senior leadership team focuses on technical direction, team leadership, and software delivery. Responsibilities include ensuring systems design, stability, and security while working closely with senior colleagues. The position offers a competitive salary, generous bonus, and a hybrid working model, requiring two days per week onsite.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous Bonus Scheme

Healthcare

Pension

Working from home support

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• Successful history in senior technology roles guiding teams.
• Hands-on understanding of cloud platforms and security principles.
• Experience setting meaningful KPIs and dashboards for tracking.

Responsibilities

• Shape and guide the company's technical direction.
• Lead and mentor the tech team to solve problems together.
• Take ownership of systems design and delivery.
• Ensure platforms are secure, stable, and scalable.
• Act as the technical voice with partners and suppliers.

Skills

Senior technology roles experience

Modern software engineering

.NET proficiency

Cloud platforms knowledge

Project delivery

Data handling

Confident communication skills

Job description

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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