Lead Crypto Engineer – Remote | Equity & Fintech Innovation
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Crypto Engineer to steer a fully remote team building secure, scalable blockchain-based financial products in the DeFi space. You will guide architecture, set technical direction, and ensure robust delivery in a distributed environment.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in blockchain, plus deep cryptography and smart contract expertise.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in blockchain or cryptocurrency development.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and managing complex software projects.
- Expertise in smart contract development (Solidity, Vyper) and blockchain platforms like Ethereum.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex blockchain protocols and financial applications.
- Manage and mentor a team of blockchain developers, ensuring high-quality code and timely delivery of projects.
- Architect secure and efficient systems for cryptocurrency transactions, tokenization, and DeFi protocols.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project roadmaps, technical specifications, and architectural decisions.
- Oversee the implementation of security best practices and conduct regular security audits.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Crypto Engineer to steer a fully remote team building secure, scalable blockchain-based financial products in the DeFi space. You will guide architecture, set technical direction, and ensure robust delivery in a distributed environment.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in blockchain, plus deep cryptography and smart contract expertise.
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