Technology Lead

Coins.ph

Job Overview

Location

Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead the technology team responsible for scaling and maintaining Coins.ph’s flagship mobile application used by over 18 million users across the Philippines.
• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of cryptocurrency trading, electronic money issuance, and financial services features within the app, ensuring compliance with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) regulations.
• Collaborate with product, compliance, and operations teams to translate regulatory requirements into technical specifications and system architecture decisions.
• Manage a cross-functional engineering team including frontend, backend, mobile, and QA engineers to deliver high-availability, secure, and performant features on schedule.
• Drive technical decision-making for infrastructure, data pipelines, and security protocols to support real-time crypto transactions and digital wallet functionalities.
• Implement and enforce coding standards, code review practices, and automated testing frameworks to maintain code quality and reduce production incidents.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between engineering and external auditors, regulators, and third-party financial service providers.
• Identify, prioritize, and mitigate technical debt while balancing rapid feature iteration with system stability and regulatory audit readiness.
• Monitor system performance metrics and lead incident response for critical outages affecting user transactions, fund transfers, or account access.
• Mentor senior engineers and foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the technology department.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, tools, and third-party APIs that enhance user experience, reduce friction in crypto onboarding, or improve transaction throughput.
• Ensure all systems adhere to the highest standards of data privacy, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity as mandated by BSP’s Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions to align technology roadmap with business goals, including expansion of financial services beyond crypto trading.
• Maintain documentation of system architecture, API contracts, and compliance-related technical controls for internal and regulatory review.
• Lead quarterly technical retrospectives and roadmap planning with stakeholders to ensure alignment between engineering capacity and product priorities.
• Represent Coins.ph in technical forums, industry events, and regulatory consultations related to digital finance and cryptocurrency infrastructure in Southeast Asia.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in fintech or crypto-based platforms with regulatory compliance requirements
• Deep understanding of mobile application development (iOS and Android) and backend systems handling high-volume financial transactions
• Demonstrated experience working with central bank regulations such as BSP’s Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses
• Strong track record in building and maintaining secure, scalable, and auditable financial technology systems

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development stipend for certifications and training

Skills & Technologies

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About Coins.ph

Coins.ph is a Philippines-based fintech platform (launched in 2014) that combines cryptocurrency exchange, digital payments, and mobile wallet services. It is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, holding licenses for both virtual currency exchange and electronic money issuance. Users can buy, sell, store, and send cryptocurrencies; convert between Philippine pesos and crypto; pay bills; load mobile phones; and perform remittances. The platform aims to increase financial inclusion for those underserved by traditional banking services in the Philippines.

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