Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Job Description

Job description We are technology experts , mariners and statisticians driven by a mission to save lives at sea. High impact, low frequency (HiLo) incidents are always in the news, but they are notoriously difficult to predict. These events are disastrous for crews, vessels and the environment. Our innovative approach identifies the small-scale issues leading up to maritime disasters, giving shipping companies the chance to act before it's too late. Working with some of the leading names in the industry, we have developed a series of products, giving ship manager the power to harness big data analytics to prevent maritime catastrophes. We are at the forefront of maritime digital transformation: • Delivering the first-ever quantifiable analysis of human reliability in the industry • Piloting technology to collect, analyse and improve seafarer mental health • Closing the loop on maritime risk analysis These complement our world-leading safety decision-making system and risk decision tool for the maritime industry and are potential game-changers for the industry What we value: · Humility and intellect · Thinking big · Action Action Action What we’re looking for: · Not an employee! We are looking for a superstar CTO who can also contribute strategically to the direction of the business and who will challenge and bring their own ideas to the table · Someone to design, architect and bring products to the next level. · Someone capable of building out and managing a strong team (and working with outsourcing where relevant) · Someone who will champion best engineering practices but also be pragmatic when required · Someone who gets work done, hands-on, and above all a born problem-solver · As a web/app based SaaS product you will be comfortable being hands-on with relevant technologies and have an overall understanding of the full application architecture from infrastructure (ideally cloud) to security and everything in between. Your experience: · Degree in computer science or related field · Experience in building highly available and scalable systems on cloud infrastructure · Experience in AI supported products is a big advantage · Experience in architecting and building new applications from scratch · Architecting and implementing efficient and reusable backend services that drive complex web and mobile applications · Security is very important for us - we are dealing with extremely sensitive data · Experience hiring, managing and retaining top-tier developers Nice to have: · Exposure to big data processing · Previous C-level start-up experience would be a bonus Benefits: · Hybrid working · Competitive salary Come be part of a company that’s making a real impact in the maritime industry—improving safety, driving innovation, and shaping the future. At HiLo, you’ll grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.