Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: London (Hybrid) (UK-based)Salary: £90,000 plus equityDepartment: EngineeringJob Type: Full-TimeCategory: HybridAbout ZenroxZenrox Healthcare UK is redefining medical equipment procurement with AI-driven intelligence. Our flagship platform, ZenroxIQ, helps NHS trusts, private hospitals, and healthcare facilities reduce costs by 1520% through advanced visual equipment search, intelligent price optimisation, predictive procurement, automated MHRA compliance, and real-time insights.Role OverviewWe are seeking a visionary Founding CTO to architect, build, and scale the ZenroxIQ platform from the ground up. This role offers the freedom to define the technology roadmap, shape engineering culture, and drive innovation across a high-impact B2B healthcare marketplace serving the UK medical sector.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and develop the core ZenroxIQ platform, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.Lead technical strategy for AI-enabled features including visual search, price optimisation, and predictive procurement.Build and maintain systems for real-time supplier matching, automated quote aggregation, and procurement workflows.Establish engineering best practices, development processes, and long-term technical standards.Make strategic build-versus-buy decisions for AI integrations (OpenAI, Google Vision API, and related services).Oversee data security, GDPR compliance, and alignment with ISO 27001 and MHRA standards.Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team as the organisation grows.Partner closely with Product, Operations, and Leadership to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions on schedule.Requirements8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior technical leadership role.Proven success building marketplace, e-commerce, or B2B platforms at scale.Strong experience with API integration, microservices, and third-party service orchestration.Hands-on exposure to AI/ML technologies and cloud-based AI integrations.Deep understanding of scalable architecture, distributed systems, and modern database design.Demonstrated ability to deliver robust, production-level technology on aggressive timelines.Ideal ExperienceBackground in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated industries.Experience as a CTO, Head of Engineering, or founding technical leader in a startup environment.Familiarity with WordPress, WooCommerce, or other e-commerce frameworks.Understanding of procurement workflows, supplier networks, and B2B transaction systems.Knowledge of UK healthcare sector dynamics, including NHS procurement and MHRA guidelines.Why Join ZenroxEarly leadership role with meaningful equity and long-term growth potentialOpportunity to build a high-impact product improving healthcare efficiency across the UKFull autonomy to define technology direction and engineering structureWork with cutting-edge AI delivering measurable ROI (1520% cost savings)Join a mission-driven company with strong market demand and early tractionHow To ApplySubmit your CV and a brief summary of your relevant technical leadership experience through:https://www.zenroxmed.co.uk/jobs/chief-technology-officer/Use the subject line: CTO Application [Your Name]