CTO - Twinstake

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What is our mission?

We are a highly skilled team of builders and researchers specializing in various areas of expertise within the blockchain space. This includes Ethereum Protocol Engineering, Layer-2, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Miner Extractable Value (MEV), Smart Contract Development, Security Auditing, and Formal Verification.

In our pursuit to solve complex challenges in the blockchain industry, we collaborate with renowned companies such as Ethereum Foundation, StarkWare, Gnosis Chain, Aave, Flashbots, xDai, Open Zeppelin, Forta Protocol, Energy Web, POA Network, among others.

As active contributors to the Ethereum core development, EIP's, and network upgrades alongside the Ethereum Foundation and other client teams, our team of nearly 200 individuals work remotely from over 45 countries.

To see all our current job openings, visit: https://jobs.nethermind.io/

About Twinstake:

Twinstake is a top institutional staking provider with a rich history in the institutional market. Our team combines deep crypto expertise and technology from our core developers and industry veterans.

As a technology-driven organization, we are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to play a strategic role. As the CTO, you will provide leadership and technical expertise to drive the development and implementation of our staking infrastructure and related products. You will lead a team of talented engineers and developers, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to design, build, and maintain a scalable and secure infrastructure platform.

Responsibilities of the CTO:

• Evaluate the strategic vision and recommend technological solutions to maintain Twinstake's leadership position in the industry.
• Take charge of the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Drive the architecture, scalability, and implementation of Twinstake's infrastructure and data platforms to meet the growing demand for staking services.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of technological solutions, including new product launches, strategic integrations, and onboarding of new assets.
• Establish and enforce development and deployment methodologies, coding standards, and quality assurance processes to deliver robust and reliable solutions.
• Oversee the security and privacy aspects of the infrastructure, implementing best practices and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product management, operations, and security to ensure successful delivery and maintenance of Twinstake's technology.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, assessing their potential integration into the company's infrastructure.

Requirements for the role:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience as a CTO, Technical Director, or similar leadership position in a technology-driven organization.
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology, specifically staking and consensus algorithms.
• Strong expertise in on-premise infrastructure design, implementation, and management, with knowledge of traditional data center technologies, virtualization, server hardware, and networking.
• Proficiency in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps and SRE practices, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of smart contract development and experience with programming languages such as Solidity.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in infrastructure development, such as Go, Rust, and Python.
• Proven experience in data engineering, including the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, data warehousing solutions, and data integration strategies using modern technologies.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic principles and secure key management.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for securing distributed systems.
• Track record of successfully delivering complex technological solutions, preferably in infrastructure, within budget and timeline constraints.

Nice to have:

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment.
• Previous involvement in finance, especially with institutional asset managers.
• Experience working with digital asset custodians.

Disclaimer: Please note that the advertised roles are offered by Twinstake UK Limited, not Nethermind. However, the Nethermind team will oversee the initial stage of the recruitment process before passing successful applicants to Twinstake.

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