Job Description
Role: Blockchain Developer
Location: London
Duration: 6 Months contract
Hybrid work – one day per week onsite needed
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts for enterprise blockchain platforms (Ethereum, GoQuorum, Hyperledger Besu, Corda).
Implement asset tokenization, on-chain/off-chain data models, and blockchain transaction workflows.
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices (Node.js / Java) to interact with smart contracts.
Ensure security, performance, and scalability of smart contracts and blockchain applications.
Collaborate with architects, product owners, and external partners in multi-organization blockchain networks.
Lead or mentor development teams, enforcing coding standards, testing, and best practices.
Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams to deploy blockchain solutions using Azure/AWS services.
Support POCs, innovation initiatives, and exploration of Layer 2 scaling solutions.
Participate in design reviews, audits, and governance processes related to blockchain systems.
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience in software engineering with strong blockchain focus.
Hands-on experience with Solidity smart contract development.
Strong understanding of Ethereum-compatible platforms (GoQuorum, Hyperledger Besu).
Experience with enterprise blockchain frameworks such as R3 Corda and Ripple.
Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and/or Java (Spring Boot).
Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and asynchronous processing patterns.
Experience designing on-chain vs off-chain data models.
Familiarity with REST APIs, event-driven systems, and message queues.
Solid understanding of blockchain security concepts (permissions, key management, transaction integrity).