Lead development of a blockchain-based order book DEX, combining hands-on full-stack coding with technical team leadership. Coordinate front-end and back-end teams, resolve technical blockers, improve development processes, support protocol operations, and collaborate with product leadership on priorities, estimates, and timelines. The role requires extensive React, TypeScript, and Solidity experience, blockchain and EVM expertise, and experience operating live Web3 products.
This is a remote position.
An order book DEX is looking to hire a senior developer who has leadership capabilities.
They allow liquidity providers to attach smart contracts to their offers. Linking arbitrary code with on-chain trading unlocks a new design space for DeFi.
The company is a new primitive enabling a broad range of solutions for token issuers, market makers, DeFi protocols, and retail users.
Full-time, remote position role, however, frequent in-person meet-ups are to be expected.
The role is opened to anyone living in Europe although the company has offices in Paris (France) where you could work from. So Being based in Paris is ideal but not mandatory.
As a Lead Developer, you will lead development efforts, combining hands-on coding with managing and improving operational processes. You can understand the whole stack of the protocol, coordinate front-end and back-end teams, and help resolve blockers and code issues. Leading the technical team, you’ll closely work with the product team to balance immediate needs against long-term goals and provide development estimates, ensuring our project timelines are both realistic and efficiently managed.
Profil
You ideally have deep experience with blockchain, EVM and operating a live product.
Requirements:
- Extensive full-stack experience (React, TypeScript, Solidity)
- Experience in building successful products in blockchain/web3
- Understanding of developer infrastructure (GitHub, workflows)
- Experience operating a live protocol/product
- Experience leading technical teams
- European-based (frequent IRL meetings with team)
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
Bonus points:
- Experience with Foundry (https://getfoundry.sh/)
- Have a passion for DeFi industry
- Can assess new infrastructure/ecosystem opportunities
- Experience with remote set-up
- Have teamwork, communication and organisational skills
- Willingness to constantly learn & improve, challenging yourself to stay at the top of your game
Informations contractuelles
- Competitive annual salary + tokens
- Flexible schedule
- The opportunity to work with a highly experienced and diverse team
- Team retreats held several times a year around the world
- Conferences
- Career growth and professional development opportunities within a dynamic and innovative tech environment
- Equal Opportunity : the employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. All types of profiles are encouraged to apply and there is no discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, social origin, or age.
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