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[Hybrid Crypto Exchange] Backend Tech Lead

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Keywords: Engineering Leadership, Product Sense, Technical Expertise, Full Stack Experience, Blockchain Knowledge Our client is seeking a talented Backend Product Engineering Tech Lead to oversee their backend engineering efforts, including managing the Web team. This role requires strong engineering skills and care for the product to collaborate effectively with the Product team while also driving significant product decisions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a talented team that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

What you'll do:

As an Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of overseeing our client's backend engineering efforts. You will lead a full-stack team, focusing on developing core backend systems. Your role will involve ensuring consistency between smart contract data and databases, optimising wallet performance, and enhancing quality through rigorous testing. You will also oversee functional projects such as KYC processes for onboarding. Collaboration is key in this role as you will work with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive product development and implementation. Additionally, you will strengthen the authentication technology stack by enhancing security features.

  • Lead and manage the development of core backend systems, including Edge Services: Product Backend, Notification Server, Authentication Server.
  • Ensure consistency between smart contract data and our databases.
  • Work on optimising the performance of our wallet.
  • Enhance quality by adding unit/regression tests.
  • Oversee functional projects such as KYC processes for onboarding.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers and Web/Mobile engineering teams, to ensure cohesive product development and implementation.
  • Strengthen authentication technology stack by working closely with the Head of Security to enhance security features like multi-factor authentication (MFA), WebAuthn, and secure session management.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Engineering Manager position brings proven experience in leading technical teams to deliver complex projects efficiently. You possess strong product thinking skills that enable you to collaborate effectively with Product Managers while making key product decisions. Your background in backend engineering has equipped you with expertise in building scalable and high-performance systems. Proficiency in Go and familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL and caching systems such as Redis are essential for this role. While not a requirement, experience in full-stack development and familiarity with blockchain technology will be advantageous.

  • Proven experience in leading technical teams to deliver complex projects on time and with high quality.
  • Strong product thinking with the ability to collaborate effectively with Product Managers while making key product decisions.
  • Experience in backend engineering, particularly in building scalable and high-performance systems.
  • Proficiency in Go and familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL and caching systems such as Redis.
  • Experience in full-stack development is beneficial for understanding the broader context and leading the team effectively.
  • Familiarity with blockchain technology and its applications in financial systems is advantageous.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading hybrid exchange at the forefront of merging CeFi and DeFi. They offer a dynamic work environment with a talented team that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. By joining them, you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of their core products and make a significant impact on the user experience.

What's next:

Ready to take your engineering leadership to new heights? Apply now!

Apply Today by clicking on the link!

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Software

Focus: CTO, VP & Director

Industry: IT

Salary: TWD2,500,000 - TWD4,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Taipei

Job Reference: VUO1D7-42302431

Date posted: 24 September 2024

Consultant: Yuan Hsiao

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