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Founding Engineer Job MineTrade

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  • We’re looking for a, Founding Engineer, a hands-on developer who’s ready to help shape the product, technical direction, and future engineering capability of MineTrade.
  • You’ll work closely with the founder and our fractional CTO, who will provide architectural guidance and mentorship as the product matures. This setup gives you the chance to grow into a leadership role as the business and team expand.
  • This role starts equity-based until funding is raised, with a vesting agreement tied to time and milestones.
  • Lead the development of the MineTrade platform (currently a working prototype on Wix, moving to a scalable stack).
  • Collaborate with the founder and fractional CTO on architecture, technical roadmap, and implementation strategy.
  • Contribute to the product roadmap and feature design, balancing speed with scalability.
  • Implement, test, and iterate quickly using AI-assisted tools and lean development principles.
  • Help shape MineTrade’s long-term technology approach and development culture.

What We’re Looking For

  • Capability: Strong development skills and a track record of building functional, scalable products.
  • Enthusiasm: A genuine belief in MineTrade’s mission and excitement about building something impactful from the ground up.
  • Capacity: The time and commitment to contribute meaningfully (around 15–20 hours per week initially).
  • Integrity: Someone dependable, transparent, and collaborative.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset — you’re comfortable with ambiguity and passionate about problem-solving.
  • Willingness to work for equity pre-funding, with a clear pathway to a paid position post-investment.

Why Join Now

  • Collaborate with an experienced founder and fractional CTO.
  • Build and own the technical foundation of a product that modernises a major industry.
  • Shape the direction of the technology and product as the business grows.
  • Earn equity from day one, vesting tied to contribution and milestones.

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — let’s talk.

Send a message or email hello@minetradeit.com with a short intro and examples of work or projects.

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