Technical Lead – lnp2pBot

About the projectlnp2pBot is an open-source Telegram bot that enables peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange through Lightning Network, with no KYC or custodians. Since 2022, it has facilitated thousands of transactions between users in over 30 countries, especially in communities with limited access to the traditional financial system.+1,300 commits, 50 contributors, 38 releasesProject sponsored by the Human Rights Foundation (2022)100% open-source code (MIT License)Active Telegram community with users in Latin America, Africa, and AsiaStack: TypeScript, Telegraf, MongoDB/Mongoose, LND (Lightning), DockerThe roleWe're looking for a Technical Lead to drive the bot's technical development, guide open-source community contributors, and ensure the project's quality, security, and stability.This is a hands-on role: you'll write code, review PRs, and make architecture decisions. You'll work directly with the founder (technical background) in a small, agile team.Key responsibilitiesTechnical leadershipDefine architectural direction and code standardsReview PRs with focus on TypeScript quality, Lightning security, and proper localizationMentor contributors with constructive, actionable feedbackActive developmentImplement critical features and fix priority bugsMaintain and improve order flows, disputes, and community modulesEnsure code complies with linting, tests, and documentationProject managementDaily issue triage: categorize, reproduce bugs, maintain a clear roadmapManage releases: changelogs, versioning, build verificationKeep dependencies updated (Telegraf, mongoose, lightning, etc.)Security and operationsAudit hold-invoice logic, Mongo queries, admin commandsMonitor background jobs, respond to incidents, document lessons learnedCoordinate with admins/solvers in dispute or abuse casesLo que buscamosRequisitosTypeScript/Node.js avanzado con experiencia en bots o servicios event-drivenLightning Network: experiencia práctica con hold invoices, macaroons, integraciones LND/gRPCMongoDB/Mongoose: optimización de queries, índices, migracionesMentalidad de seguridad: threat modeling, gestión de secrets, respuesta a incidentesGitHub workflow sólido: PRs, code review, issue templates, CI/CDComunicación en inglés (el proyecto tiene contributors internacionales)What we're looking forRequirementsAdvanced TypeScript/Node.js with experience in bots or event-driven servicesLightning Network: hands-on experience with hold invoices, macaroons, LND/gRPC integrationsMongoDB/Mongoose: query optimization, indexes, migrationsSecurity mindset: threat modeling, secrets management, incident responseSolid GitHub workflow: PRs, code review, issue templates, CI/CDEnglish communication skills (the project has international contributors)Must go to company meetups once per monthNice to haveExperience with Telegraf, grammY, or Telegram bot middlewareKnowledge of Lightning tools: nostr-tools, lnurl, Tor/SOCKSFamiliarity with i18n/localization and keeping translations in syncExperience with Docker, DigitalOcean, and logging stacks (winston)Track record maintaining open-source projects with active communitiesWhat we offer$2,000 – $3,000 USD/month (flexible payment method)100% remote with flexible hours (5-6h overlap with Argentina timezone)Event in Buenos AiresReal impact: your code helps people in financially restricted countries access BitcoinTechnical autonomy: architecture decisions with a founder who understands codeEcosystem visibility: recognized project, HRF-sponsored, featured at Bitcoin conferencesGlobal community: you'll work with contributors from multiple countriesCommunication:Excellent written communication in Spanish (required).Fluency in English or Portuguese is desirable.Equal OpportunityAll candidates will undergo the same evaluation process, without discrimination based on gender, race, or any other characteristic.Learn more: libreriadesatoshi.com | b4os.dev