CTO -DeFi- Seed Stage
We are representing a successful investor/entrepreneur who has built and sold companies multiple times. This project is to build a DeFi product company from early stage (already have a prototype). The business is hiring a Tech Lead level candidate to join as CTO. They are aiming to build the first MVP within 6 month.
Key Responsibilities:
• Technology Leadership & Vision: Define and execute the overall technology strategy, aligning it with the company’s vision, business goals, and growth plans.
• Product Development & Innovation: Lead the development of innovative, scalable, and secure banking products.
• Team Building & Management
• Technical Architecture Design
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with external vendors
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Budget & Resource Management
• Scalability & Performance: Continuously assess and improve the platform’s scalability, performance, and uptime.
Key Requirement:
- 7+ years of Fintech/Defi product experience
- Start-up experience as founding tech team member from early stages to exit
- Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- A passion for technology innovation and a deep understanding of the financial services ecosystem within a start-up.
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About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Software Development/Engineering
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: £150,000 - £160,000 per annum + Equity
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: London
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: RI5P85-839E638C
Date posted: 7 April 2025
Consultant: Karen Cordner
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