Posted Jan 8
- Lead and manage multiple development teams (Backend, Frontend, Mobile, Blockchain) to deliver innovative and user-friendly solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering leads to align development efforts with the product roadmap and company objectives.
- Oversee development projects requiring secure and scalable architectures, with a focus on user experience and reliability.
- Ensure adherence to Paxful's software development lifecycle (SDLC), including agile methodologies, Jira-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Drive technical excellence by promoting best practices in architecture, coding, testing, and deployment.
- Work closely with DevOps to ensure infrastructure stability, scalability, and security across AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and Terraform-managed environments.
- Foster a high-performing team by providing mentorship and building a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Monitor emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for enhancing Paxful's platform and services.
- Expertise in managing distributed systems, microservices, and scalable software architectures.
- Strong technical knowledge in blockchain-based systems, including wallet integrations and secure transaction processing.
- Proficiency in designing secure, high-performance systems that prioritize user safety.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage diverse, distributed teams.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time while balancing quality and security.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on achieving long-term goals.
- Experience with fraud detection, transaction monitoring, or risk management systems.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements in the cryptocurrency industry, such as AML/KYC standards.
- Hands-on experience with blockchain frameworks and libraries (e.g., Solana's Anchor, Ethereum's Web3.js).
- Familiarity with DeFi protocols or self-custody wallet designs, even if indirectly.
- Strong understanding of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack).
- Contributions to technical communities, open-source projects, or thought leadership in blockchain or fintech.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with cross-functional teams and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Leadership experience, including the ability to guide, mentor, and motivate junior developers.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to tackle complex issues and provide guidance to the team.
- Experience working in Agile development environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback during code reviews and promote best practices and coding standards within the team.
- Empathy and patience to understand the challenges faced by junior developers and provide the necessary support and guidance for their growth and development.
- 8+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role leading 20+ engineers.
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic environments.
- Experience with blockchain technologies, including wallet systems, transaction processing, and secure architecture design.
- Proficiency in the following core tech stack:
- Backend: PHP 7.4 (monolith), Python, Go, Java (microservices).
- Frontend: React & Laravel / Blade.
- Mobile Development: Native Android and iOS apps.
- Blockchain: Familiarity with UTXOs, multi-signature wallets, Lightning Network, and other blockchain-related technologies.
- Strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure and tools (AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, Terraform, Vault).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and source code management using GitLab (self-hosted).
- Deep knowledge of secure software development practices, particularly in finance or blockchain systems.
- Competitive Salary and Commission package for the selected candidate.
- Fully remote work environment
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on impactful projects
- Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture
- Professional growth and development opportunities
