Founding Engineer (Full-stack) - Perm - US

Company Overview:

We are an innovative online casino startup aiming to redefine the gaming experience by leveraging the latest technology and providing an engaging, secure, and seamless platform for users. As a core member of the founding team, you will have a direct influence on the company’s technical vision, product development, and growth strategy.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Founding Engineer/CTO with strong full-stack development expertise. You will lead the development, implementation, and deployment of the platform from scratch. You will also hire and manage a team of engineers as needed. This role demands technical leadership, hands-on coding, and strategic thinking to ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and high-performing.

This is a remote position in US. But the candidate need to be open to do business travel occasionally (to LA). Relocation is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development of the online casino platform, including front-end and back-end design, architecture, and deployment.
• Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance systems with a focus on compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., encryption, anti-fraud measures, etc.).
• Work with third-party vendors and payment processors to integrate critical functionalities such as gaming engines, user authentication, and financial transactions.
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, or others) to ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Plan and execute an agile development roadmap, ensuring timely product launches and iterations.
• Recruit and manage additional engineers as necessary to scale the platform.
• Collaborate with the founding team to shape the company’s technical strategy and product vision.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, especially around online gaming regulations, security measures, and emerging technologies.
• Establish and maintain best practices in code quality, testing, security, and continuous integration.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Founding Engineer, CTO, or similar role in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong expertise in full-stack development (Node.js, Python, Ruby, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Vue, or similar frameworks).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and infrastructure management.
• Deep knowledge of building secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.
• Experience working with third-party APIs and integrating with external platforms.
• Familiarity with the legal, security, and compliance requirements of the online gaming/casino industry is a strong plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, technical leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with DevOps and automation tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins) is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Perks:

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Be a core part of the founding team and shape the future of the company.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a growing industry.