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Founding Engineer

Various Companies

As a seasoned blockchain enthusiast, I've delved deep into the realms of crypto and web3, with a distinctive focus on NFTs and payment ecosystems. 
From ideation to fruition, I've architected DeFi solutions, crafting not only their tech framework but also shaping the business and marketing blueprints. 
My advisory roles span early-stage crypto startups to web2 SMEs making their foray into the blockchain space.
Technically adept, my expertise includes authoring and auditing smart contracts in both Solidity and Rust, adherence to standards like ERC-721 and ERC-20, and leveraging frameworks such as Truffle, Hardhat, and Metaplex. 
I seamlessly integrate with eminent blockchain providers, including Alchemy and Infura, while also working proficiently with IPFS and esteemed custodians like Copper.

Founder & Advisor

Quiet Loud

Excited to join Quiet Loud Technology, where we're pushing the boundaries of innovation in the Events and Celebrations space. As the Head of Engineering, I’m leading a talented team to build scalable, robust solutions that drive our mission forward. Focused on optimizing our development processes, enhancing product delivery, and fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. Thrilled to contribute to our rapid growth and to work on projects that are making the world a better place by enabling people to celebrate more.

Head of Engineering

Kaskade Finance

Solutions and Architecture Lead

Union54 (YC S21)

Chief Technology Officer

Playter

Playter is a fintech BNPL solution for B2B. After raising more than $55m we are building the go-to solution for splitting any cost over 3-12 months, interest-free. 
At Playter, I joined as the Co-founder and CTO. Since then, I've been actively involved in all parts of the business, helped scale from 2 to 20 headcount, redesigned e rebuilt completely the product offering, and moved the product team in-house. During this period I had the opportunity to build a platform supporting millions worth of £ in lending leveraging the latest technologies and banking infrastracture.

Responsabilities:
 - Designed and owned the technical, product and engineering strategy
 - Built and scaled the engineering and product teams from scratch. Moving the team from offshore to in-house.
- Ensured that requirements, compliance, roadmaps and goals are timely executed.
- Foster a friendly and collaborative culture, enabling and empowering each member of the team.
- Overviewed and enforced architectural standards and scalability
- Promoted innovation and technology advancements
- Managed the agile teams and processes
- Optimized workflows and roadmaps to match the business vision
- Managing and implementing cyber/network/internal security and compliance
- Delivering exceptional UX and focus on user-centric product 
- Budget optimization
- Monitoring of performance metrics
- Working with third parties and offshore teams

Achievements:
- Designed, Build, and Scaled three different products throughout the whole lifecycle
- Optimized budget spending and kept the team and technology costs under the threshold
- Implemented and improved the technology stack and the architecture.
- Assessed and defined policy for security, compliance, and data
- Drove the company vision 
- Ensured a culture of excellence and collaboration 
- Managed the implementation of multiple third-party banking integrations 
- Improved the product and team structure based on stakeholders and business feedback

CTO & Cofounder

Technical Lead

Nvayo Limited

Spearheaded technical initiatives to deliver robust financial services solutions across multiple currencies for elite clientele, notably for the renowned Aurae Lifestyle and ClubSwan programs. Leveraged cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and drive innovation in the concierge and lifestyle service domain.
Tech stack: Node, React, AWS

Brightcast.io

Brightcast is the easiest way to reach out your customers via multi channels. We enable mass messaging on whatsapp for brand awareness and customer journeys.
Tech stack: .NET, Angular, Azure, Twilio

Co-founder & CTO

Financial freedom should be available to everyone. At Fio, we’re helping gig workers be financially free. Our mission is to enable financial services for the future of work.
Tech stack: .NET, Angular, Azure, Adyen

Co-Founder and CTO

Antler

Entrepreneur

Experienced CTO with a passion for fintech and focus on crypto and innovation. Committed to leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges.

Theodor Chichirita

Leading the software engineering team in London. 
As an experienced Technical Recruiter with deep understanding of the industry, I am well-versed in all aspects of the hiring process, job hunting strategies, market insights, technology trends, salary benchmarking, and general market information.

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Aaron Kelly

We’re hiring multiple Product Engineers (React Native) to build a brand-new team at one of London’s top scale-ups.

Open to Senior, Lead, and Principal levels.

This isn’t your average role! It’s genuinely engineering-first organisation with one of the strongest technical teams I’ve seen. You’ll be solving real problems! 

£110,000 – £150,000

If you want to work alongside exceptional engineers and build products that actually matter, let’s talk.

London based

📧 aaron.kelly@matchtech.com

London · Hybrid · FinTech / SaaS / AI scaleups hiring:

Python Backend: high‑throughput systems, real product impact.
Staff Python: scaling infra, big architecture calls.
Golang Backend: low‑latency services, cloud‑native builds.
Staff Golang : deep systems work + distributed architectures.
Frontend (React): sharp UIs, fast iteration, core product surfaces.
Staff Frontend: design systems + FE architecture ownership.
Full‑Stack (Node + React): Ship features end‑to‑end 
Engineering Manager (Node/React): lead small, high‑impact squads.
Software Engineer (ML / Backend / LLMs):  London AI startup

We're hiring across mid → staff → engineering manager level.
Salary range: £90k–£150k.

We’ve got fast‑moving processes + strong relationships with these scaleups and looking to speak with great engineers.

Get in touch with myself or one of the team: 
Megan Wood Jamie Roostan Mia Errington Jake Tyson

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