Director Engineering

Location
Remote
Salary
Attractive
Contact
Lourens Pahud de Mortanges
Job Ref
1644033
  • Hybrid or remote from Europe

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 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.
  
What's in it for you?
  • The opportunity to see your bold ideas come to life.
  • A truly global work environment with colleagues from around the world.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for Malta-based employees, including:
  • Private health insurance, wellness allowance, and communication allowance.
  • Employee discounts in restaurants and businesses located within The Quad.
  • Extended second-parent leave policy.
  • Private parking space.
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Lourens Pahud de Mortanges
Managing Director - Malta & The Netherlands
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