Crypto Tech Lead

FTS US Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FinTech company is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to drive development for their Cryptocurrency initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of blockchain technologies and lead a small engineering team while ensuring high code quality. This role allows for hybrid or remote working arrangements and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Insurance coverage

Local perks

Growth opportunities

Flexibility in work arrangements

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in blockchain technologies and crypto wallets.
• Experience in leading development of Web3 financial products.
• Strong architectural skills in secure system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and development efforts for Cryptocurrency.
• Contribute code and lead an engineering team.
• Translate business requirements into tech designs.

Skills

Blockchain technologies

Crypto wallets

Fiat-crypto systems

Web3 financial products

Smart contracts

Architectural design

Data-driven mindset

Strong collaboration skills

Job description

About us

Are you passionate about FinTech and ready to make a tangible impact in a dynamic company where your decisions shape the future? Altery could be the next chapter in your professional journey!

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Leader for our Cryptocurrency technology initiatives, driving end-to-end solutions from architecture design to running on production while collaborating with Product teams and contributing hands-on code. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with an experimental mindset to translate business requirements into strategic technical vision while maintaining high standards for code quality and system stability.

Working hours from 9-6 UK time zone.

What you\u2019ll be doing

• Lead all technology and development efforts for Cryptocurrency and FiatCrypto conversion flows
• Personally contribute code while leading a small experienced engineering team
• Translate business requirements into appropriate technology stack selections, architecture designs, and platform integrations
• Take full ownership of technology design quality, code standards, non-functional requirements, production stability and delivering end-to-end solutions
• Collaborate with other IT teams to define integrations and joint technical designs for cross-platform workflows
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to determine build vs. buy decisions for vendor solutions
• Partner with Product and Business stakeholders to shape the Cryptocurrency project roadmap

What You\u2019ll Bring To Us

• 6+ years experience with demonstrated hands-on expertise in blockchain technologies, crypto wallets, and fiat-crypto systems
• Proven track record leading development of Web3 financial products, including non-custodial wallets, DeFi integrations, and crypto payment solutions
• Deep technical knowledge of smart contracts, custody and noncustody solutions
• Strong architectural skills for designing secure and compliant systems in both traditional banking infrastructure and decentralized networks
• Track record of leading engineering teams
• Willingness to experiment with new technologies and methodologies
• Data-driven mindset for continuous improvement
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Fluency in English

What we offer

• Team and our Product: We are team players and we are passionate about our product and understand what we aim to achieve and the impact it will make.
• Growth Opportunities: You can influence and shape our story while advancing your career.
• Flexibility: We always listen to our people and can be flexible with arrangements.
• Hybrid or Remote Working: We don\u2019t expect you to be in the office every day.
• Local Market Perks: Insurance coverage, local perks, and beautiful offices.

Why to join us

We may not be perfect, but our strength lies in our resilience. Facing challenges with our expertise, positive attitude, and a supportive environment where everyone relies on one another gives us confidence in what we do. We empower our people to make decisions, explore, and experiment — micromanagement isn’t our style. We reward those who take on additional responsibilities and go the extra mile.

We are proud of how diverse and unique we are. We thrive on diverse views, love learning from one another, and believe that our differences fuel our curiosity.