About the job CTO Exchange
Key Responsibilities:
Define the technology strategy and architecture of the crypto exchange.
Design and develop a high-load matching engine, order management systems, 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: backend, frontend, QA, 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.