Technical Lead

Robert Half have partnered with a leading company that specialises in merging fundamental research with commercial products, leveraging expertise in MEV and blockchain technologies to shape the future of crypto.

As the Engineering Lead, you will oversee the full stack development of the Liquidity Layer. Your responsibilities include bringing solutions to fruition, guiding Senior Software Engineers, and designing the project's architecture. You will play a crucial role in prioritising long-term strategic technical goals and driving impactful innovations. This role demands a deep understanding of complex system architecture and the ability to make strategic trade-off decisions.

Note: This is not a middle management position. In addition to leading the team, you will actively contribute to coding, especially in the project's early stages. You will take ownership of all shipped code and be proficient in addressing any arising issues.

Location: London, UK - they operate as a hybrid team with a preference for in-office work.

This is a day rate contract - outside of IR35

Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering efforts for the Liquidity Layer product.
• Own architecture decisions considering short and long-term objectives.
• Build and manage an efficient engineering team.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and well-tested code.
• Design systems with complex interactions across global infrastructure.
• Collaborate with external partner teams to implement features and ensure integration.
• Participate in product development and launch, working closely with product managers and engineers.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical challenges.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding and experience in crypto
• Experience architecting complex blockchain systems.
• Track record of building and managing engineering teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Passion for blockchain and decentralised technology.

Nice-to-Have:

• Previous experience in a start up or fast-growing tech company.
• Experience with competitive programming.

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