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This is not a standard developer role. We are seeking a foundational technical leader to architect, build, and own the entire platform for a well-funded advertising startup. You will be employee #1 in engineering, working directly with the founder to translate a business vision into a scalable, intelligent, and world-class technical product from the ground up. If you are looking for true greenfield ownership and the chance to define a company's technical DNA, this is it.[Note on Sector] Our platform serves a diverse range of SMEs, including businesses in the alcohol, dating, and entertainment industries. Please ensure you are comfortable working in these sectors before applying.✅ Your Mandate: From Architecture to ExecutionAs the lead architect, you will have complete ownership of the technical stack and roadmap. Your primary mandate is to:Architect & Build the Core Backend: Design and implement a robust, scalable, and secure backend using Node.js, with Strapi as the headless CMS.Own End-to-End Integration: Lead the seamless integration of our Next.js frontend with all backend services, data sources, and critical third-party APIs.Design a Scalable Data Engine: Engineer a provider-agnostic Data Abstraction Layer to ingest, normalize, and process data from various sports and information APIs (e.g., TheSportsDB), preparing it for our AI content systems.Lead a Critical API Integration: Take full technical ownership of the integration with the Xibo Digital Signage CMS. You will be the primary technical authority, ensuring a resilient, automated workflow from our portal to thousands of digital screens.Establish Engineering Excellence: Define and implement best practices for the entire development lifecycle: code quality, CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure management on Vercel.Build and Lead the Team: You will be the cornerstone of our engineering team. This includes making key hiring decisions, mentoring future engineers, and shaping a culture of ownership and high performance.