vSelf is a Web3 Community-as-a-Service platform that helps brands host and tokenize their communities on Telegram and socials.We focus on gamification tools (quizzes, surveys, and casual mini games) for exciting user quests, improved retention, and first-hand performance analytics. We’re supported by Outlier Ventures and TON Acceleration program. See more: vself.app or https://t.me/vselfmeta.

We are seeking a Fractional CTO/Tech Lead to drive our technology strategy, with a hands-on, hacker-style approach, leading innovation in GameFi/SocialFi and Web3. This role involves managing a team of developers, overseeing the full product development lifecycle of vSelf, from design to deployment, with a focus on scalability, system reliability, and usability.

Candidates should have deep technical expertise in blockchain technology, preferably TON and EVM-compatible systems, and have substantial experience in GameFi or SocialFi. A strong background in leading development teams, combined with a solid understanding of business strategies and market dynamics, is essential.

We’re currently fundraising, so hybrid equity + benefits approach is preferable. Ideal candidate can either join the team as co-founder or lead development to the revenue&funding stage. DM tg @meta_irony or info@vself.app

CTO/ Fractional CTO/ Tech lead

Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement technology strategies that align with our business goals and drive innovation in GameFi /SocialFi and Web3.
Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of developers, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.
Product Development: Lead the development lifecycle of vSelf products from design to deployment, focusing on scalability, liveness of the system, and usability.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment of development goals with market needs.
Security Oversight: Address security challenges in the products, ensuring robust protection of user assets and data integrity.

Requirements:

Technical Expertise: Profound knowledge of blockchain technology, especially TON and EVM-compatible ones, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (DApps). Stack of the platform: Web app + Telegram bot and mini app (Next.js, Typescript/Tailwind CSS/tRPC, Telegraf), blockchain (TON, NEAR, Arbitrum currently + other EVM chains on the roadmap), decentralised storage, GCP, Firebase, Phaser.
Experience in GameFi or SocialFi: Demonstrated experience and solid traction developing and managing projects in this segment, with a profound grasp of gaming economies, tokenomics implementations, and scaling of consumer-facing products.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire development teams, mentor junior developers, and foster a culture of efficiency and innovation.
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business strategies, market dynamics, and financial management to support technological solutions.
Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends and technological advancements.

Preferred Qualifications: