Director of Engineering / CTO

Location : Hybrid in Malta (The Quad)

Industry : Web3 / iGaming / Sportsbook

Reporting to : Co-Founders

The Mission

You'll join a bold, fast-moving Web3 start-up with a live Crypto Casino product and aggressive growth plans. They operate with no red tape, quick decision-making, and high ambition.

The critical pivot point : Moving from Outsourced to In-House.

Therefore, we are looking for a Director of Engineering or a CTO who is not just a manager of people, but a master of technology. You will take the keys to the tech stack, migrate it in-house, and architect the future of our platform - including gamified Mystery Box verticals.

The Mandate

This is a hybrid role. You will be the Architect , the Lead Coder , and the Team Builder all in one.

1. The Migration & Stabilization (Immediate Priority)

Take Control : Execute the full migration of codebases, databases, and infrastructure from external partners to internal ownership.

Ruthless Audit : Personally review the legacy code. Identify security risks, scalability bottlenecks, and technical debt - then fix them.

Establish Culture : Implement the first true engineering standards (CI / CD, Code Review, QA) to turn a "project" into a scalable product.

2. The Architecture (The "Heavy Lifting")

Web3 Innovation : Lead the technical strategy for new products, ensuring deep integration with on-chain mechanics.

Scalability : Ensure the system can handle 100x growth without crashing. You will make the high-level decisions on Microservices vs. Monolith, Database Sharding, and Caching strategies.

3. The Leadership (The "Director" Hat)

Strategic Advisory : Partner with the Co-Founders to translate business goals into technical roadmaps. You will advise on "Buy vs. Build" decisions and manage the tech budget.

What You Bring to the Table

You are a veteran engineer who has evolved into a leader, but you haven't put down the keyboard.

The "Rescue" Mindset : You have experience taking over code from third parties. You are not afraid of a messy codebase; you see it as a puzzle to solve.

Web3 Native : You understand the blockchain ecosystem (Wallets, Smart Contracts, Tokenomics) and can bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 tech.

Hands-On Proficiency : You can still out-code most seniors. You are proficient in modern stacks (e.g., Node.js, React, SQL / NoSQL) and cloud infrastructure.

Startup Speed : You prioritize "shipping" over "perfecting." You can break down complex problems into MVP milestones.