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 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:

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on scalable systems.

  • Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js (TypeScript), and React.

  • Hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, RDS, S3, MSK), Terraform, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana.

  • Ability to modernize legacy systems and integrate new solutions.

  • Leadership experience managing teams (5+ people) or products.

  • Fluent English (written/spoken); Russian or Ukrainian for internal communication.

Nice to Have:

  • Fintech/DeFi experience: smart contracts, staking, DEX/CEX integration.

  • Familiarity with L1 blockchain platforms.

  • Knowledge of AI engines for transaction analysis or risk management.

  • Background in product companies or outsourcing (solution architect).

Responsibilities:

  • Take full technical ownership of a product vertical (e.g., hybrid card-crypto wallet).

  • Design and implement scalable systems while staying hands-on with coding.

  • Lead a team of 5+ developers, QA, PM, and business analysts.

  • Collaborate with delivery manager for rapid product delivery.

  • Work with external partners and vendors for solution integration.

What else is important:

  • Location: Remote with preferred relocation to Dubai (support: visa, tickets, housing).

  • Close collaboration with three tech leads, CTO, and a delivery manager in a star team.

  • Culture: Zero tolerance for conflicts, focus on business and results.

Who takes a final decision:

  • CTO and one of the founders.

Our benefits:

  • Comprehensive insurance (dental, vision, top Dubai hospitals).

  • Family relocation support: visas, tickets, document assistance.

  • Unlimited vacation (with reasonable use).

  • Access to top DeFi conferences, including our own events.

Recruitment process:

  1. Intro call with recruiter (30 minutes).

  2. Interview with CTO (1 hour).

  3. Final interview with founder (1 hour).

  4. Offer and onboarding (2-4 months remote before relocation).

kh@vpteam.io