Job Description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Engineer - Web3/Crypto based in Australia.

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This is a high-impact engineering leadership role focused on building innovative products at the intersection of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital collectibles.
n You'll lead technical teams across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and product conception through deployment and ongoing optimization.
n The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, requiring strong expertise across both front-end and back-end development.
n You'll help shape secure, scalable blockchain applications while contributing to new approaches for connecting physical assets with digital experiences.
n Your responsibilities will span engineering execution, team development, data analysis, transaction monitoring, security, and technical strategy.
n You'll work in a fully distributed environment with flexible hours and a strong emphasis on innovation, ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
n This is an opportunity to influence the evolution of Web3 technology while leading a team toward ambitious technical and product goals.

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Accountabilities

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- Lead the design and implementation of innovative capabilities leveraging blockchain technologies while managing, mentoring, and coordinating engineering teams.
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- Own technical direction and contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and development through testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.
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- Develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and well-functioning applications and databases.
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- Design and build blockchain-based applications using technologies such as Solidity, JavaScript, and Web3 libraries.
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- Develop secure systems for recording and storing blockchain data while protecting digital transactions against unauthorized changes, vulnerabilities, and attacks.
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- Research, evaluate, design, develop, and test emerging blockchain technologies and applications.
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- Build high-quality, scalable, maintainable, and secure software across front-end and back-end systems.
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- Support transaction monitoring capabilities designed to identify and address risks associated with cryptocurrency and digital asset activity.
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- Analyze complex datasets and translate findings into meaningful insights that support product, business, and risk-related decisions.
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- Develop rules, models, queries, and software solutions for analyzing and visualizing data.
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- Establish team goals, manage project timelines and delivery milestones, and ensure effective allocation of engineering resources and budgets.
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- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical execution with product objectives and business priorities.
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- Document new technical solutions and maintain accurate documentation for existing systems and applications.
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- Prepare reports and technical updates addressing cryptocurrency risks, digital asset activity, and potential criminal or suspicious activity.
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- Continuously identify opportunities to improve engineering practices, system performance, security, scalability, and development processes.
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Requirements

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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related technical field.
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- 7+ years of engineering or technical management experience, including demonstrated experience leading development teams.
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- At least 2 years of hands-on blockchain development experience with Solidity, Ethereum, or another blockchain ecosystem.
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- Strong understanding of blockchain applications, protocols, and development libraries such as Web3.js.
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- Experience developing and deploying blockchain-based applications and working with smart contracts.
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- Strong understanding of multiple front-end and back-end programming languages, frameworks, and libraries, with experience spanning technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, XML, jQuery, C#, Java, or Python.
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- Strong hands-on experience with modern web development technologies and the ability to work across the full application stack.
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- Experience building and developing rules, models, queries,



or software for data analysis and visualization.
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- Ability to analyze large and complex datasets, identify meaningful patterns, draw conclusions, and translate analysis into actionable business recommendations.
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- Strong understanding of software development practices, application architecture, databases, cloud environments, and secure engineering principles.
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- Experience leading technical teams, managing delivery priorities, allocating resources, and maintaining project timelines.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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- Strong collaboration and leadership abilities, combined with a hands-on and results-oriented approach.
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- Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly capable of solving complex technical and business problems.
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- Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, Express, React, MongoDB, and AWS is highly desirable.
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- Ability to thrive in a distributed environment, manage priorities independently, and work effectively with globally distributed teams.
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- Strong interest in blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and emerging technologies.
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Benefits

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- Opportunity to help shape innovative products at the intersection of physical collectibles, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the metaverse.
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- Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
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- Flexible working hours designed to support different locations, lifestyles, and working preferences.
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- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly evolving technology platform and emerging digital economy.
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- Exposure to contemporary technologies and systems across blockchain, Web3, cloud computing, data, and full-stack development.
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- Significant technical and leadership ownership across engineering strategy, architecture, product development, and team execution.
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- Collaborative and inclusive culture built around empathy, integrity, strategic thinking, innovation, and leadership.
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- Opportunities to challenge your technical skills and expand your expertise through work on emerging technologies.
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- Opportunity to contribute to one of the most transformative areas of modern technology and digital commerce.
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📌 Head of Engineer - Web3/Crypto (Townsville)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 Townsville