Lead Engineer

3 weeks ago

United Kingdom The Developer Link Full time

We are working with an innovative startup at the forefront of decentralized finance, developing a cutting-edge Commodities DEX. Their flagship product is a groundbreaking real-world asset (RWA) token each backed by one pound of copper, bringing tangible value to the DeFi space. Join us in revolutionizing the commodities market with state-of-the-art blockchain solution.

As Lead Engineer and first technical hire, you'll be instrumental in shaping both the technology and the team. Working closely with the CPTO, you’ll use your full-stack JavaScript expertise and blockchain knowledge to build a secure, scalable platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow into the CTO position as their company expands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Architect and implement our core platform using the latest blockchain technologies.
  • Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, promoting a culture of collaboration and excellence.
  • Code Quality: Ensure high standards through rigorous code reviews and best practices.
  • Decision Making: Lead technical discussions and make crucial decisions shaping our products’ direction.
  • Full-Stack Development: Develop and maintain front-end (React) and back-end (Node.js/Solidity) components.
  • Smart Contract Development: Design, develop, and deploy secure, audited smart contracts.
  • Blockchain Integration: Integrate various blockchain protocols and technologies into our platform.
  • Testing & Deployment: Thoroughly test and deploy new features and updates.
  • Security: Prioritize security throughout development to protect user funds and data.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years as a full-stack JavaScript developer with a strong focus on React.
  • Blockchain Expertise: 2+ years developing dApps and smart contracts using Solidity.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React, Node.js, Solidity, Web3.js
  • Strong understanding of blockchain concepts and protocols (e.g., Ethereum, DeFi)
  • Experience with smart contract development and deployment
  • Familiarity with blockchain security best practices
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points

  • Experience in the DeFi or Commodities trading space
  • Contributions to open-source blockchain projects
  • Familiarity with RWA tokenization and trading

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and tokens
  • Fully remote work environment
  • Opportunity to shape the future of DeFi and commodities trading
  • Work with a passionate, innovative team

This role is available to anyone in the +/- 3 GMT time zone.

If you’re a motivated, self-directed engineer with a passion for blockchain and DeFi, we want to hear from you. Join us and help build the future of decentralized finance

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