Chief Technology Officer

Description:

Interstad, a sports-based fan engagement and content-sharing start-up, is seeking a UK-based CTO to join in a part-time capacity (equity-based) with the potential to transition into a full-time, paid role within six months. This role requires technical leadership, platform optimization, and strategic input to help scale the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the live platform, addressing bugs and ensuring smooth performance.

• Optimize existing workflows and develop new features aligned with the business roadmap.

• Lead the technology strategy to enhance platform capabilities.

• Work closely with the founder to shape the long-term technical and business direction.

• Ensure seamless user experience for sports teams and fans.

• Participate in fundraising and revenue-generation discussions to transition the role into a paid position.

Requirements:

✅ Full-stack web/app development experience (Next.js, React, tRPC, ShadCN/UI).
✅ Strong understanding of B2B2C SaaS platforms.
✅ Passion for sports and fan engagement.
✅ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
✅ Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to "figure things out" independently.
✅ Comfortable working in a high-trust, early-stage start-up environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience scaling a business or tech team.

• Experience in content-sharing platforms or within a sporting organization.

• Product-driven mindset, focusing on end-user needs.

Technical Stack & Tools:

Must have experience with most of the following:

• Github, Vercel, Turso, Upstash, Cloudflare, Mux, Resend, Stripe, Pusher.com.

Compensation & Work Setup:

• Equity-based (percentage TBD).

• Part-time role, can be balanced with a full-time job.

• No salary initially, but expected to transition into a paid role within six months.

• Remote working, with occasional in-person meetings for alignment.