CTO / Technical Director
Job Overview
Executive Recruitment Asia is conducting an executive search on behalf of a stealth-mode private iGaming & crypto venture for a high-impact CTO / Technical Lead. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale a next-generation gaming platform from the ground up, harnessing cutting-edge technology in a high-traffic, security-first environment. We are looking for a visionary technical leader with deep expertise in Next.js, AWS, and TypeScript, who thrives on innovation, product-driven engineering, and leading high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical strategy and execution for the development of a high-performance iGaming platform.
- Architect, develop, and optimise a secure, scalable, and high-traffic platform.
- Manage and mentor a remote engineering team, enforcing best practices and coding standards.
- Oversee AWS infrastructure (Lambda, S3, CloudFront, DynamoDB) for performance and security.
- Develop and maintain both frontend (React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS) and backend (REST, GraphQL, serverless) components.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred) to ensure smooth deployment cycles.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security best practices.
- Drive performance optimisations including SEO, caching, and CDN strategies.
Requirements
- 5+ years as a Tech Lead or CTO, with 7+ years overall engineering experience.
- Strong expertise in Next.js, TypeScript, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience leading remote teams and working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Background in iGaming, crypto, or fintech is highly preferred.
- Proven track record in scaling SaaS or gaming platforms with high traffic.
- Strong understanding of compliance, security, and player experience in the gaming industry.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a business-oriented mindset.
- Fluent English is mandatory; Chinese is a plus.
Location Preference
- Singapore or China (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong).
Job Overview
Executive Recruitment Asia is conducting an executive search on behalf of a stealth-mode private iGaming & crypto venture for a high-impact CTO / Technical Lead. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale a next-generation gaming platform from the ground up, harnessing cutting-edge technology in a high-traffic, security-first environment. We are looking for a visionary technical leader with deep expertise in Next.js, AWS, and TypeScript, who thrives on innovation, product-driven engineering, and leading high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical strategy and execution for the development of a high-performance iGaming platform.
- Architect, develop, and optimise a secure, scalable, and high-traffic platform.
- Manage and mentor a remote engineering team, enforcing best practices and coding standards.
- Oversee AWS infrastructure (Lambda, S3, CloudFront, DynamoDB) for performance and security.
- Develop and maintain both frontend (React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS) and backend (REST, GraphQL, serverless) components.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred) to ensure smooth deployment cycles.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security best practices.
- Drive performance optimisations including SEO, caching, and CDN strategies.
Requirements
- 5+ years as a Tech Lead or CTO, with 7+ years overall engineering experience.
- Strong expertise in Next.js, TypeScript, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience leading remote teams and working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Background in iGaming, crypto, or fintech is highly preferred.
- Proven track record in scaling SaaS or gaming platforms with high traffic.
- Strong understanding of compliance, security, and player experience in the gaming industry.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a business-oriented mindset.
- Fluent English is mandatory; Chinese is a plus.
Location Preference
- Singapore or China (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong).