Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Performance Systems Analysis Software Testing Code Analysis Cloud Computing Technology Roadmaps Vendor Management System Migration NoSQL CI/CD Relational Databases Build vs Buy Analysis Executive Relationship Management

Other Skills

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Decision Making
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Leadership
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Team Building
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Hands-on technical leader with extensive coding experience in modern stacks (Node.js, React) and cloud infrastructure.
Web3 native understanding of wallets, smart contracts, and tokenomics, bridging Web2 and Web3 tech.
Rescue mindset with experience taking over code from third parties and refactoring messy codebases.
Startup-speed focus with ability to break down complex problems into MVP milestones and ship quickly.

Requirements:

Lead the full migration of codebases, databases, and infrastructure from external partners to internal ownership; perform security risk assessments and remediate technical debt.
Establish engineering standards (CI/CD, code reviews, QA) to transform a project into a scalable product.
Architect the technical strategy for new Web3-enabled products, including decisions on microservices vs monolith, database sharding, and caching, with on-chain integration.
Partner with Co-Founders to translate business goals into technical roadmaps, advise on buy vs build decisions, and manage the tech budget.

Job description

Location: Hybrid in Malta (The Quad)
Industry: Web3 / iGaming / Sportsbook
Reporting to: Co-Founders

The Mission

You'll join a bold, fast-moving Web3 start-up with a live Crypto Casino product and aggressive growth plans. They operate with no red tape, quick decision-making, and high ambition.

The a critical pivot point: Moving from Outsourced to In-House.

Therefore, we are looking for a CTO or Director of Engineering who is not just a manager of people, but a master of technology. You will take the keys to the tech stack, migrate it in-house, and architect the future of our platform - including gamified Mystery Box verticals.

The Mandate

This is a hybrid role. You will be the Architect, the Lead Coder, and the Team Builder all in one.

1. The Migration & Stabilization (Immediate Priority)

Take Control: Execute the full migration of codebases, databases, and infrastructure from external partners to internal ownership.
Ruthless Audit: Personally review the legacy code. Identify security risks, scalability bottlenecks, and technical debt - then fix them.
Establish Culture: Implement the first true engineering standards (CI/CD, Code Review, QA) to turn a "project" into a scalable product.

2. The Architecture (The "Heavy Lifting")

Web3 Innovation: Lead the technical strategy for new products, ensuring deep integration with on-chain mechanics.
Scalability: Ensure the system can handle 100x growth without crashing. You will make the high-level decisions on Microservices vs. Monolith, Database Sharding, and Caching strategies.

3. The Leadership (The "Director" Hat)

Strategic Advisory: Partner with the Co-Founders to translate business goals into technical roadmaps. You will advise on "Buy vs. Build" decisions and manage the tech budget.

What You Bring to the Table

You are a veteran engineer who has evolved into a leader, but you haven't put down the keyboard.

The "Rescue" Mindset: You have experience taking over code from third parties. You are not afraid of a messy codebase; you see it as a puzzle to solve.
Web3 Native: You understand the blockchain ecosystem (Wallets, Smart Contracts, Tokenomics) and can bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 tech.
Hands-On Proficiency: You can still out-code most seniors. You are proficient in modern stacks (e.g., Node.js, React, SQL/NoSQL) and cloud infrastructure.
Startup Speed: You prioritize "shipping" over "perfecting." You can break down complex problems into MVP milestones.