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Chief Technology Officer - Series B - Fast Growing EdTech

Employer
Page Executive
Location
Homeworking
Salary
bonus and benefits
Closing date
5 Jun 2023

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Sector
Technology
Responsibilities
Information Technology
Position/Level
CTO
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

To appoint a proven Chief Technology Officer / VP of Engineering to lead the build and scale-up of the new Tertiary education platform, content and learning solutions to establish a new and highly compelling EdTech offering for future generations of African students.

Client Details

uLesson are Innovative, driven by purpose and fast growing EdTech developing media and technology learning solutions for African students. Established in 2019, they've achieved seed, series A&B in quick succession having built a very effective, content rich and user friendly platform for the K12 student sectors. Recent announcements in obtaining an open distance e-learning license via Miva Open University in Nigeria have unlocked the next phase of their learning platform and solutions to the Tertiary education market. See press release here:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simdul_it-is-with-a-great-sense-of-responsibility-activity-7064167168434745344-vZNT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

At uLesson, our purpose is to prepare people for opportunity and improve society through education. Our team of talented people are passionate about media, technology, education and the continent. Together, we seek to build a learning experience unprecedented in its richness, scope, interactivity and effectiveness.​

Our service is built to specifically serve African needs across the board. We seek to engage African students in a manner that is culturally relevant and responds to the syllabi in their respective countries.​

We believe learning should be a personally fulfilling and exciting journey for every student. uLesson employs an individualistic approach to learning, applying simplified teaching methods designed to amplify each student's learning ability with quality lesson plans from the best tutors. We take complex concepts of maths, physics, chemistry and biology and present them to the learner in a manner that makes learning interactive and engaging.​

This role is UK based preferably located out of London & SE, mainly remote working with international Technology teams mostly across Africa and Europe to build out the next generation product capability.

Description

Key Role Accountabilities include:

Reporting to and working with the CEO & Founder, you will be responsible for development of the Technology function and driving the product roadmap, build and delivery for the next phase of their EdTech platform and products.

  • Develop and implement the technical strategy for the company.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of all products and services.
  • Ensure that our technology is cutting-edge and efficient.
  • Drive innovation within the company by keeping up to date with the latest technological advancements.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the technical team.
  • Work closely with other departments to ensure that our technology aligns with the company's goals.
  • Ensure that our technology is scalable and can support our growing user base.
  • Manage the budget for the technical department.
  • Hire and develop talented technical professionals.
  • Perform other duties as required and part of uLesson growth plans.

Profile

Candidate Skills and Experience:

  • Proven Tech Engineering / CTO leader in the technology industry having led, managed and built product and platform engineering teams.
  • Strong knowledge of software development life cycle, web technologies, modern software engineering practices and databases.
  • Skilled in designing, developing, and deploying secure large-scale software solutions.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language and familiarity with others.
  • Knowledgeable with cloud-based infrastructure, data warehousing, and DevOps practices.
  • Practiced with agile methodologies and project management tools.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop and implement a technology strategy that aligns with the company's goals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to manage a budget and prioritise resources effectively.
  • Held leadership Technology roles such as CTO, VP / Director Head of Software Engineering.
  • Natural flair and passion for innovation and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
  • An MBA or business-related degree is a plus.

Job Offer

Competitive Salary, Bonus, Share Options and Benefits package.

Furthermore, an opportunity to join an innovative EdTech company at a critical growth phase in their technology journey and play a huge role to impact and benefit future generations in Africa.

Company

Page Executive is based across 25 countries, is a multi-discipline, multi-functional search business focusing on senior management, board and director level appointments and is part of Page Group, the world’s leading professional recruitment firm.  The Search consultants are supported by sector-focused Research and Business Intelligence teams within each country.

Page Executive in the UK is dedicated to assisting clients with the identification, attraction and selection of the very best Leaders to shape their businesses for the future.  With highly experienced teams  across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and Scotland,  we are a pre-eminent recruiter of director level staff across the UK.

 

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