We're looking for a player/coach technical leader — someone who can design the first-generation software architecture, roll up their sleeves to code, and mentor a growing development team.
This is not a 'big company CTO' role — this is an execution-first, startup-minded leader who thrives in both strategy and hands-on building.
The ideal candidate has experience across cloud infrastructure, full-stack development, and blockchain/Web3 systems, with enough breadth to guide a small, multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Architecture & Development
Design and implement the first-generation customer experience platform.
Architect systems that combine Web3/DeFi technologies, cloud-native infrastructure, and AI-driven services.
Write production-level code in both backend and smart contract contexts.
Establish technical standards, code quality, and security best practices.
Leadership / Player-Coach
Serve as the hands-on technical leader while mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
Recruit and help onboard a small, high-performing dev team in Barranquilla.
Collaborate with executives, sales/marketing, and operations to align technical vision with business goals.
Innovation & Delivery
Rapidly prototype new features and services to test with clients and community.
Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and compliant with Web3 and financial industry regulations.
Build bridges between crypto-native systems and traditional cloud/enterprise systems.
Requirements
Experience
8–12 years of professional software development experience.
At least 3–5 years in Web3/Blockchain/DeFi development (smart contracts, wallets, crypto payments, NFTs, tokenization).
Proven experience in cloud-native systems (AWS/GCP/Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD).
Strong background in full-stack development , Python, Go, React/Vue).
Familiarity with AI/ML integration into production systems.
Track record as a player/coach (leading small dev teams while contributing hands-on).
Skills
Smart contract languages: Solidity (Ethereum), Rust (Solana), or similar.
Backend: , Python, or Go.
Frontend: React (preferred), Vue, or Angular.
Databases: SQL + NoSQL (Postgres, MongoDB, Firebase).
Security-first mindset: contract auditing, wallet security, encryption.
Mindset
Startup mentality: agile, resourceful, hands-on.
Strong communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical discussions.
Passionate about Web3, crypto adoption, and the future of customer service.
Nice-to-Have
Experience in fintech or payments.
Familiarity with community-driven platforms (DAOs, token governance).
Prior work in customer experience software (contact centers, CRM, chatbots).
Multilingual (English/Spanish).
What We Offer
A chance to build something transformative from the ground up.
Leadership growth potential — this role could evolve into Head of Engineering.
Lucrative compensation package with delivery-based upside as well as opportunity to earn equity stake in the company.
The opportunity to shape the future of hybrid customer service in a fast-growing Web3 company.