CTO (Web3/Crypto)

TL;DR

CTO (Web3/Crypto): Defining the technology strategy and architecture for a crypto exchange, designing and developing high-load trading systems, and leading engineering teams. Focus on microservices architecture, security, redundancy, and regulatory compliance in a crypto trading environment.

Company

hirify.global is a company operating a crypto exchange.

What you will do

• Define the technology strategy and architecture of the crypto exchange.
• Design and develop high-load trading systems including a matching engine, order management, risk management, and market data systems.
• Implement security, redundancy, and protection standards against unauthorized access.
• Develop and integrate APIs for users, market makers, and external partners.
• Lead and oversee the engineering architecture across backend, frontend, QA, and DevOps.
• Shape the product development roadmap and participate in release and system migration planning.
• Organize CI/CD, testing, and monitoring processes.
• Develop internal standards for code review, documentation, and engineering practices.
• Build a strong engineering culture focused on quality, autonomy, and transparency.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as CTO / Head of Engineering / Lead Architect in crypto or trading projects.
• Proven experience in building and launching a crypto exchange or trading platform (spot, futures, margin).
• Deep understanding of trading system architecture, order books, settlement systems, and risk management.
• Knowledge of CEX infrastructure and principles of integration with payment gateways, custody services, and liquidity providers.
• Experience designing microservices architectures and working with high-load backend systems.
• Strong skills in team leadership and building an engineering culture.
• Understanding of requirements for security, redundancy, and regulatory compliance.