Remote or Denver, CO
About Us
Founded and funded in 2021, Valts is building the future of fan engagement for content creators / gaming influencers. The Valts platform gamifies the collecting of unique limited-edition virtual collectibles embedded with opportunities for fans to engage online and in the real world.
About The Role
We’re looking for an engineer who loves to code and has experience with building marketplaces where users can both buy and sell items. This candidate will play the role of technical co-founder, directing all company technology architecture and resources. The Director of Engineering will establish the company technology vision, strategies, and plans for growth. They will be responsible for managing the development team and establishing/monitoring quality assurance processes.
The development team is in charge of architecting our new platform that will revolutionize the way content creators monetize and interact with their communities. The development team will work closely with some of the largest content creators on Twitch and Youtube who are already committed to growing their communities with our platform.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Setting company technical vision and leading the company’s technological development
- Developing strategic plans and setting timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technical and web services
- Collaborating with department heads as an advisor of all technologies involved with the company
- Ensuring technology standards and best practices are met
- Supervising quality assurance processes, integration, and system tests
- Establishing and improving software development processes
- Mentoring team members and growing our development team
- Reviewing timeframes and budgets
- Defining company standards for systems, equipment, and software
- Sharing technological visions, opportunities, and risks company-wide
- Studying current and new industry trends and technologies
- Ensuring the company’s technological processes and services comply with all requirements, laws, and regulations
- Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
- Researching and advising on the implementation of third-party software services
- Managing a global team of engineers working through multiple timezones, both full-time and outsourced resources
Requirements and Qualifications
- 8+ years experience in a software development role or related field; 5+ years in management or leadership role
- Experience building a marketplace where users can both buy and sell
- Experience with technology such as AWS lambda, Django/Flask, Docker, Go, Kubernetes, Microservices, Nodejs/Express, Python, PHP, React, Ruby, or other technologies. Prior experience in Solidity is a plus.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers
- Able to architect with a deep knowledge of web technologies
- Passionate about developing, growing, and retaining a team of developers
- Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bonus Skills (Not Required)
- Has worked in a startup environment and is excited to wear multiple hats
- Experience in blockchain/cryptocurrency industry
- Interest in the gaming influencer and streaming market
Compensation: A competitive salary with stock options
Equity: Negotiable*
Note: Our ideal candidate is a leader who can manage a team of 4-10+ developers and is comfortable with spending the bulk of their time coding.