Technical Lead with Trading and Crypto background

About the Position

We are seeking a veteran, exceptionally skilled Hands-on Technical Lead to act as the ultimate Key Person and architect of our engineering ecosystem. This is a high-impact, elite technical role tailored for an absolute master of the JavaScript/TypeScript landscape who thrives when building complex platforms from the ground up.

Our client is an innovative cryptocurrency and fintech startup focused on building secure, scalable, and user-friendly digital asset products and services for the retail market. Driven by a mission to simplify access to the crypto ecosystem, the company provides reliable infrastructure, seamless transactions, and exceptional user experiences. As an agile, forward-thinking organization, they are positioned to capture significant market share by bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized digital assets.

Position Summary

We are seeking a veteran, exceptionally skilled Hands-on Technical Lead to act as the ultimate Key Person and architect of our engineering ecosystem. This is a high-impact, elite technical role tailored for an absolute master of the JavaScript/TypeScript landscape who thrives when building complex platforms from the ground up.

Initially, you will lead from the front lines by getting your hands dirty in the codebase-architecting and writing the core high-performance engine for our proprietary cryptocurrency exchange.

As you establish the initial code baseline, you will act as the foundational pillar to build and scale a brilliant team around you. For the right individual, this role offers an immediate and structured pathway to transition into the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) position as the company grows.

This role is designed for a technical heavyweight who loves coding, architecture, and team design. You will write the core engine, set the standards, and transition into executive leadership as the engineering organization scales.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Development & Architecture: Architect and implement robust, highly optimized backend systems using JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js) for exchange infrastructure, order books, and transactional systems.
• Team Building & Growth: Serve as the central hiring pillar. Screen, recruit, and assemble an elite group of engineers to build a team around your technical vision.
• Technical Leadership & Standards: Set pristine code standards, architecture principles, and secure coding practices across the entire codebase. Mentor and coach incoming engineers.
• Product-to-Tech Alignment: Partner closely with business stakeholders to rapidly translate high-level product strategies into performant, clean technical implementations.
• Security & Resilience: Personally oversee the secure design of hot/cold wallet mechanics, API routing, matching systems, and regulatory reporting capabilities within the JavaScript stack.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in software development and technical leadership.
• Mandatory Fintech/Trading/Crypto Exchange Background: Extensive experience building, maintaining, or optimizing trading platforms, complex transactional systems, or cryptocurrency exchange frameworks.
• JavaScript/TypeScript Mastery: World-class expert level in the JavaScript ecosystem. Deep, thorough understanding of asynchronous programming, Node.js memory management, event loop optimization, and building highly scalable, low-latency microservices.
• Foundational Team Builder: Demonstrated track record of acting as a "Key Person" whom previous engineering teams look to for direction and around whom technical talent naturally gathers.
• Executive Trajectory: Possess the strategic vision, communication skills, and high emotional intelligence required to swiftly step into a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role.

We Offer

• A direct, fast-track trajectory to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) title based on performance.
• Compensation plan that matches your status as a vital "Key Person."
• Technical autonomy to shape the architecture and team culture from the absolute beginning.
• Medical Insurance in Ukraine and Multisport program in Poland. Offices in Ukraine (Kyiv, Kharkiv) and Poland (Wroclaw) or Remote.
• Paid vacation, sick leaves, and official holidays.
• Legal & Accounting services.
• The company provides all necessary equipment.
• English classes and Education reimbursement.

About the Company

Our client is an innovative cryptocurrency and fintech startup focused on building secure, scalable, and user-friendly digital asset products and services for the retail market. Driven by a mission to simplify access to the crypto ecosystem, the company provides reliable infrastructure, seamless transactions, and exceptional user experiences. As an agile, forward-thinking organization, they are positioned to capture significant market share by bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized digital assets.