Lead Engineer

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Skillfinder International Full time

Lead Engineer – Join Our Innovative Team


Location: City of London (office based full time initially)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Negotiable salary + share options & tokens - we are open to discussing expectations.


About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced software engineer to build and lead a dynamic and forward-thinking team as a founding engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend systems, based on Web 2 architecture, that will drive our next-generation DeFi (Decentralised Finance) platform to create a fully decentralised exchange (DEX). Reporting directly to the CTO, you will take ownership of the design, development end-to-end performance of the systems that connect the market to the exchange, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of reliability, scalability, and efficiency.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and architecture of backend systems that connect web and mobile clients to the DEX platform. Ensure these systems are scalable, secure, and efficient.
  • Oversee the implementation of backend systems, with a focus on maintaining high performance and reliability across the stack.
  • Work closely with other teams to ensure seamless integration and interface between different system components.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, sharing best practices and helping to develop their technical skills.
  • Design and potentially implement custom components, such as blockchain data indexers and other blockchain-specific modules, to support our platform’s unique needs.
  • Oversee the deployment and ongoing maintenance of backend systems, ensuring they remain robust and responsive to evolving requirements.


About You:

  • 8+ years in backend engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally in high-performance, production environments.
  • Strong background in architecting backend systems at scale, with experience in Rust, Go, or other high-performance languages.
  • Experience in designing and implementing WebSocket-based architectures.
  • Ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges and distill them into manageable tasks.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful products.
  • Experience in start-up environments where rapid iteration and innovation are key.
  • Knowledge of decentralised finance (DeFi) and exchanges (DEXs) or other blockchain technologies.
  • Proficiency in high performance languages like Rust / Go is highly desirable.


Why Work With Us?

Be a part of a cutting-edge project, where your contributions will have a significant impact.

Work in an environment that values creativity, efficiency, and autonomy.

Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and more.

We are open to sponsoring relocation to London for the right candidate.


How to Apply:

If you’re an expert founding engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the tech space


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