Chief Technology Officer Crypto Exchange
Chief Technology Officer Crypto Exchange
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Job Description
The Company
We work with a brand-new Prague-based crypto exchange on a fast track to full MiCA and DORA compliance. Theyre building a secure user-friendly platform for seamless fiat crypto trading completely from scratch and with zero legacy baggage.
Joining now means shaping every layer of the stack the culture and the processes that will define a regulated digital-asset business in Europe. If youre excited by green-field engineering lean teams and the chance to leave a real mark on a licensed exchange youll feel right at home here.
Location: Prague Czech Republic First months onsite then hybrid
The Role
Were looking for a hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead all things at the company as they prepare to launch a fully regulated crypto exchange. This role combines strategic ownership with operational responsibility from infrastructure and cybersecurity to platform architecture and vendor oversight.
Youll work closely with compliance and leadership to ensure full alignment with MiCA and DORA requirements. Fluency in Czech is essential as this is a senior role embedded in both local operations and regulatory communication.
What Youll Do
- Own the technical strategy and ensure full alignment with MiCA and DORA compliance
- Lead and scale Coineras tech operations infrastructure cybersecurity architecture and vendor selection
- Design and implement robust ICT risk management and digital operational resilience frameworks
- Oversee key areas like incident response access controls backup systems and threat testing (incl. TLPT)
- Collaborate closely with compliance legal and external advisors on regulatory tech matters
- Manage third-party risk across all tech partners including due diligence and contract reviews
- Prepare technical input for audits regulatory submissions and internal risk reports
- Build and mentor the internal tech team including front-end and back-end developers
- Represent the tech function in cross-functional leadership discussions and external communication
What You Bring to the Table
- Proven experience in a senior tech leadership role ideally within fintech crypto or regulated environments
- Solid understanding of MiCA DORA and EU-level digital operational resilience standards
- Strong background in infrastructure security and risk management frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST etc.)
- Hands-on approach to architecture systems design and vendor oversight
- Comfortable navigating audits regulatory reporting and incident handling
- Fluency in Czech and professional-level English (both required)
- Strong cross-functional communication skills able to work closely with legal compliance and product
- builder mindset practical resourceful and capable of leading in a fast-moving early-stage environment
- Ability to start asap
What Youll Get
- A salary of 4000K - 5000K EUR NET monthly
- Full-time Czech labor law compliant contract
- A small driven team with room to grow as the company scales
Hiring Process
- Quick video call with the recruiter - this is us :)
- Technical interview
- Interview with the management team
- Integrity personality test
- Offer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming those who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture.
Employment Type
Full Time
