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CTO (Hands on Tech Lead)

Robert Walters UK

London

Hybrid

GBP 150,000 - 170,000

Full time

24 days ago

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An innovative firm is seeking a Tech Lead to join as CTO for a DeFi product company. This role involves defining the technology strategy, leading product development, and managing teams to build secure banking solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Fintech and a passion for technology innovation. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and offers accelerated career progression in a hybrid work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the financial services ecosystem, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Equity participation

Accelerated career progression

Dynamic culture

Expert training

7+ years of experience in Fintech/DeFi product development.
Experience in start-ups from early stages to exit.

Define and execute the technology strategy aligned with business goals.
Lead the development of scalable and secure banking products.
Continuously improve platform scalability and performance.

Fintech/DeFi product experience

Technology innovation

Team building and management

Cybersecurity and risk management

Budget and resource management

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering

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 months.

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 Requirements:

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.

About the job:

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Software Engineering

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: London

Salary: £150,000 - £170,000 per annum + Equity

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture, and expert training.

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