Technical Director

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Bournemouth
8 months ago
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Technical Director / CTO – Healthcare Technology📍 Location: Bournemouth | 💰 Salary: £100K + £10K Bonus + Share Options + 5% Pension Match🕒 Full-time | Permanent | Office-based with flexible optionsJoin a market-leading, family-run business at the forefront of innovation in the Care and Healthcare tech sector. They're looking for a hands-on Technical Director / CTO to lead their growing R&D team and drive the development of next-generation hardware and software solutions.About the Role:You will head up the R&D department, working across a wide range of projects including Wireless Call Systems, Assistive Technology, IoT Sensors, and Cloud Analytics. You’ll manage and grow a skilled team (initially 6 reports), lead technical strategy, and be part of the Board of Directors contributing to the wider business vision.Key Responsibilities: * Lead R&D across full product lifecycle (hardware & software) * Collaborate with external partners including leading universities * Drive innovation in sensor tech, AI, and IoT architecture * Ensure project delivery, compliance, and quality standards * Contribute to strategic decision-making at Board levelEssential Skills & Experience:✔ Hardware & Firmware Development✔ Project Management & Version Control (Git/SVN)✔ Linux OS & MQTT protocol✔ Proven track record of bringing products to marketDesirable Knowledge: * IoT Architecture, UML, Sensor Tech (ToF, Machine Vision) * AI & Machine Learning * Python, Raspberry Pi, Jenkins * Android App & CAD Design * RF, Database Design, EC/UKCA ComplianceWhy Join Us?✅ £100K + £10K Bonus + Share Options✅ 5% Pension Match✅ Exciting R&D Projects with real-world impact✅ Opportunity to shape the future of healthcare technologyTake the next step in your career and be part of something that truly makes a difference.Apply now to join a passionate and growing team driving innovation in the healthcare tech space

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