Phase-I (Prototype / Feasibility Build — 24 months)

Phase-I will implement an end-to-end prototype showing that customer transaction records can be captured and attributed to the correct user via a token derived from the user’s payment card, without storing PAN or identity. The prototype will also demonstrate that these privacy-compliant records can still be analyzed for loyalty, regulatory audits, and cross-merchant insights.

Phase-II (Post-Prototype / MVP Build — 24 months)

After the feasibility prototype is validated, Phase-II will convert the design into a production-grade MVP. It will integrate with live merchant systems and meet compliance requirements for EU and Canada. Phase-II will also prepare the platform for commercial pilots with real partners.

Phase-II hiring will proceed only if Phase-I outcomes meet the technical and compliance thresholds required by investors and regulators.

Planned Roles (Will Open After Funding)

These roles are planned for the Phase-I feasibility build and will open only after funding is secured.

• Lead Full-Stack Engineer — Full-time (Phase-I)
  Owns the technical implementation of the feasibility prototype: microservice architecture; integration across PoS simulator, card issuer, loyalty server, and analytics modules; API design; datastore modeling; token lifecycle enforcement; and performance instrumentation. This role sets the technical direction for Phase-I and carries continuity into MVP.
• Backend Engineer — Full-time (Phase-I)
  Implements core backend services and interfaces: tokenization service, UID–token mapping logic, anonymized ledger write-paths, authorization flows, API endpoints, and validation tests. Works alongside the full-stack lead to deliver stable, auditable services aligned to privacy-by-design and SR&ED documentation requirements.
• DevOps / Security — Fractional Engagement
  Executed as a scoped, milestone-based engagement focused on infrastructure, encryption validation, secrets management, and secure deployment. Continuous full-time involvement is not required in Phase-I.
• Data Engineer / Analyst — Fractional Engagement
  Periodic involvement to design anonymized aggregation logic, implement access-controlled analytics, and harden privacy thresholds and metrics at defined build phases.
• Privacy & Compliance Consultant — Contract
  GDPR/PIPEDA PIA, access-control design, and validation of privacy-by-design controls.

(Project management, SR&ED documentation, and regulatory liaison will be performed by the Founder.)

Equity & Compensation

Equity discussions will be deferred until after the prototype is delivered and validated, so that allocation reflects proven execution rather than pre-delivery assumptions. No candidate should expect equity or salary discussions before funding or before successful delivery.

Location

To maximize SR&ED recovery and regulatory accountability, Canada-based engineers are preferred in Phase-I. Remote candidates may be considered in later phases.

Expression of Interest

If you wish to be notified when these roles open, send a short introduction (not a CV) to:

alok.narula@valideck.com
Subject: Phase-I — Expression of Interes