Tokka Labs | Singapore

Tokka Labs is a proprietary trading firm with a focus on close collaboration, rigorous research, and cutting-edge technology. We are market makers, searchers, and solvers for top protocols on the most popular blockchains in the world. We design and implement our own trading systems and strategies to provide liquidity in the most diverse and challenging environments. At the core of it all lies our unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries of decentralized finance and we are always on the lookout for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey. If you think you have what it takes, apply now! 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead to drive the development and execution of our technology strategy, with a strong focus on innovation in DeFi and trading systems. This role will be instrumental in building secure and high-performance platforms, growing and mentoring technical teams, and aligning technology initiatives with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will drive our competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market by combining technical excellence with strategic foresight.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive Execution: Translate high-level technology strategy into actionable plans and workstreams across engineering teams.
• Ensure Alignment: Maintain architectural and technical fidelity to our roadmap; escalate and resolve deviations proactively.
• Lead and Inspire: Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and accountability.
• Delivery Management: Own timelines, delivery milestones, and dependencies; ensure that initiatives ship on time and meet technical standards.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as a liaison between business and engineering teams to align scope, priorities, and implementation plans.
• Technical Oversight: Provide hands-on technical guidance as needed; contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Risk & Quality Management: Identify execution risks early and help teams stay unblocked; enforce quality through processes like CI/CD, testing, and performance monitoring.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track progress toward technical goals and report regularly on delivery status, blockers, and resource needs.

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 4+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Highly motivated and self-driven leader with a proven ability to inspire, influence, and motivate diverse, high-performing technology teams.
• Proven experience managing the execution of complex technical projects across teams.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, SDLC, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills; able to bridge the gap between strategic vision and engineering detail.
• Track record of delivering high-quality software on time and within scope.
• Comfortable making decisions under uncertainty and navigating ambiguity.
• Prior involvement in defining or evolving a technology strategy is a plus.
• Experience in trading systems, cryptocurrencies and DeFi are pluses.