Dev Engineering Lead - Crypto Payments Platform (Kl Based)

We are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead our engineering organization, define our technical strategy, and build world-class products capable of serving millions of users globally. This is a fast-paced, overseas-based role. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, scaling engineering teams, and delivering mission-critical financial systems. Work Arrangement This role requires relocation to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Full relocation support provided, including visa sponsorship and housing. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team across backend, frontend, mobile, QA, DevOps, blockchain, and infrastructure. Define and execute the engineering roadmap aligned with business objectives. Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering teams. Recruit and develop engineering managers and senior engineers. Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Technical Strategy & Architecture Design and oversee highly scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems. Define system architecture for high-throughput payment infrastructure. Drive architectural decisions across microservices, APIs, event-driven systems, and cloud infrastructure. Ensure systems are built with scalability, maintainability, and security in mind. Lead technical planning for future products and platform expansion. Platform Development Oversee development of: Crypto payment gateway Merchant APIs and SDKs Digital wallets Deposit and withdrawal systems Blockchain node integrations Settlement and reconciliation systems Internal operational dashboards Risk management systems Transaction monitoring tools User account and authentication services Security & Compliance Establish secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices. Implement secure coding standards and code review processes. Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and infrastructure security. Ensure platform reliability and compliance with applicable regulatory and security requirements. Collaborate with compliance and risk teams on AML, transaction monitoring, and operational controls. Engineering Operations Define engineering KPIs and development processes. Lead sprint planning and engineering execution. Improve software quality through automated testing and CI/CD. Monitor production performance, incident response, and disaster recovery readiness. Optimize engineering productivity and development workflows. Required Technical SkillsBackend Java (Spring Boot) Go (Golang) Node.js / TypeScript Python Frontend React Next.js Vue.js Mobile Flutter (preferred) React Native (advantage) Cloud & Infrastructure AWS Docker Kubernetes NGINX Terraform GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD Databases PostgreSQL MySQL Redis MongoDB ClickHouse (advantage) Messaging & Streaming Kafka RabbitMQ WebSockets gRPC Blockchain Technologies Experience integrating with one or more of the following ecosystems: Ethereum Bitcoin Tron BNB Chain Solana Polygon Base Arbitrum Optimism Knowledge of: Digital wallets Multi-signature wallets MPC wallet architecture Smart contract interaction Token standards Blockchain transaction lifecycle Private key management Security Strong understanding of: API security OAuth2 / JWT Encryption Secure key management OWASP Top 10 DDoS mitigation Infrastructure hardening Requirements: 10+ years of professional software engineering experience. 5+ years leading engineering teams in high-growth technology companies. Experience managing engineering organizations of 20 or more people. Proven ability to hire, mentor, and develop senior engineering talent. Experience defining technical strategy and engineering roadmaps. Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Experience Candidates with experience building one or more of the following will be highly regarded: Crypto payment gateways Digital asset platforms Cryptocurrency exchanges FinTech platforms Payment processors Digital wallets Banking technology Cross-border payment systems Merchant acquiring platforms High-availability financial systems How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to send their CV recruitment@1m-tech.com and alfredo@1m-tech.com We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data by the Company and…