Chief Technology Officer

Formula Recruitment; Remote; GBP 112,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulated digital asset platform is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead their technology strategy and execution. In this senior leadership role, you will own technology architecture and build a top-tier engineering team. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in software development and experience in high-growth environments. The position is remote, offering competitive compensation and equity opportunities, alongside strategic gatherings in Helsinki or London.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Equity participation

Flexible remote setup

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of scaling engineering teams.
• Strong technical expertise in cloud-native systems.

Responsibilities

• Own technology strategy and execution across the platform.
• Lead engineering delivery and infrastructure security.
• Build and scale a world-class engineering team.

Skills

Software development

Leadership

Communication

Cloud-native systems

Distributed architectures

Security-critical platforms

Job description

Chief Technology Officer / VP Engineering

Salary: $150 000 - $180 000 + Equity

Location: Remote

We’re partnering with a regulated institutional digital asset platform that is redefining how institutions access secure, risk-adjusted crypto yield. As they enter their next phase of growth, they are seeking a senior technology leader to set and execute a forward‑looking technology vision that will enable the evolution of their platform and support long‑term scalability, security, and compliance.

This is a leadership opportunity within a high‑performing engineering team where you will shape next‑generation infrastructure, and deliver impact at scale in a fast‑moving, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end technology strategy, architecture, and execution across the platform.
• Lead engineering delivery, infrastructure, and security while partnering with Product, Risk, and Operations.
• Design and implement a migration path from legacy custodial systems to vault‑native structures.
• Champion engineering excellence across quality, reliability, security, and operational discipline.
• Build and scale a world‑class engineering team with clear accountability and growth paths.
• Represent technology in senior leadership discussions, partner engagements, and institutional due diligence.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in senior engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record of scaling engineering teams in high‑growth B2B, fintech, or infrastructure‑led environments.
• Strong technical background in cloud‑native systems, distributed architectures, and security‑critical platforms.
• Experience managing parallel systems and executing controlled migrations without client disruption.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to bridge technical detail with business strategy.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, regulated environment with high accountability.

Bonus

• Experience in crypto, DeFi, or digital asset infrastructure.
• Familiarity with smart contracts, hybrid on‑chain/off‑chain architectures, and regulatory frameworks (MiCA, SOC 2, ISO 27001).

What They Offer

• A senior leadership role with direct impact on the company’s growth and technology direction.
• The opportunity to shape the future of institutional digital asset infrastructure.
• Competitive compensation and equity participation.
• Flexible remote setup with quarterly strategic gatherings in Helsinki or London.