
— Technical Lead
Who we are?
We’re at the core of fintech innovation, building a decentralized financial ecosystem that merges traditional banking with blockchain and AI. Our mission is to make wealth accessible to all through products like hybrid card-crypto wallets, used by 70,000+ paying clients across 40+ countries. We’re a worldwide team working remotely from over 20 countries, operating from Dubai, seeking a Technical Lead to own a product vertical and guide a team to new heights!
Philosophy
We believe a leader inspires developers by creating world-changing products, not just writing code. You tackle complex challenges, understand the business, and deliver value at a breakneck pace. We value autonomy, proactivity, and the ability to thrive when Fridays and weekends are peak days.
Requirements:
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7+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on scalable systems.
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Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js (TypeScript), and React.
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Hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, RDS, S3, MSK), Terraform, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana.
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Ability to modernize legacy systems and integrate new solutions.
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Leadership experience managing teams (5+ people) or products.
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Fluent English (written/spoken); Russian or Ukrainian for internal communication.
Nice to Have:
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Fintech/DeFi experience: smart contracts, staking, DEX/CEX integration.
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Familiarity with L1 blockchain platforms.
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Knowledge of AI engines for transaction analysis or risk management.
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Background in product companies or outsourcing (solution architect).
Responsibilities:
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Take full technical ownership of a product vertical (e.g., hybrid card-crypto wallet).
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Design and implement scalable systems while staying hands-on with coding.
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Lead a team of 5+ developers, QA, PM, and business analysts.
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Collaborate with delivery manager for rapid product delivery.
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Work with external partners and vendors for solution integration.
What else is important:
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Location: Remote with preferred relocation to Dubai (support: visa, tickets, housing).
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Close collaboration with three tech leads, CTO, and a delivery manager in a star team.
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Culture: Zero tolerance for conflicts, focus on business and results.
Who takes a final decision:
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CTO and one of the founders.
Our benefits:
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Comprehensive insurance (dental, vision, top Dubai hospitals).
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Family relocation support: visas, tickets, document assistance.
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Unlimited vacation (with reasonable use).
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Access to top DeFi conferences, including our own events.
Recruitment process:
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Intro call with recruiter (30 minutes).
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Interview with CTO (1 hour).
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Final interview with founder (1 hour).
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Offer and onboarding (2-4 months remote before relocation).
kh@vpteam.io