Lead the technical evolution of a fan-centric content platform as a founding member. You will own the entire technical roadmap, from hands-on full-stack development to high-level architecture. Working closely with the founder, you will transform a pre-revenue product into a scalable B2B2C SaaS platform that redefines how global sports communities interact.
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Chief Technology Officer at early-stage sports fan engagement startup
Are you a builder ready to define the future of sports fan engagement? We are looking for a Founding CTO to lead the technical vision for an early-stage startup in Manchester. This equity-heavy, part-time-to-full-time role is perfect for a full-stack expert who wants to own the entire product lifecycle—from writing code in Next.js and tRPC to architecting a global content engine. If you thrive in high-trust, zero-to-one environments and want a significant stake in a platform built for the world's most passionate audiences, this technical leadership opportunity is for you.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Early-stage sports fan engagement startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Manage the live platform, addressing performance bugs and optimizing existing workflows.
- Partner with the founder to shape technical strategy, product roadmap, and business direction.
- Lead all full-stack development efforts and future technical hiring as the company scales.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Deep full-stack experience with modern frameworks like Next.js, React, tRPC, and ShadCN/UI.
- Proven track record of shipping zero-to-one consumer products or scaling B2B2C SaaS platforms.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently in a high-trust, early-stage environment.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Significant founding equity stake in a high-growth consumer sports category.
- Ultimate technical ownership with the power to select the stack and architecture from day one.
- Flexible part-time start with a clear six-month transition plan to a full-time salaried leadership position.
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