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Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer Stealth AI Fintech Startup | London | Hybrid (3 days on-site) We’re hiring on behalf of an innovative Fintech startup that is building an AI-driven platform that’s rethinking how investors analyse, access, and manage alternative assets (e.g. private equity, private credit and other private markets). They've built there MVP, raised funding from experienced fintech founders and senior...

Hyre AI Limited
London

Lead Software Engineer

About the job Lead Software Engineer Stealth AI Fintech Startup | London | Hybrid (3 days on-site) We’re hiring on behalf of a venture-backed fintech building an AI-driven platform transforming how investors analyse and manage alternative assets such as private equity and private credit. The MVP is built. Funding is secured from experienced fintech founders and senior figures in financial...

Hyre AI Limited
Cavendish Square

Principal Backend Engineer - Cryptocurrency

Principal Backend Engineer / Developer (Node.js Golang API) London onsite Do you have experience of designing and implementing scalable solutions to handle high throughput systems? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Principal Backend Engineer role at a global cryptocurrency market data and trade execution technology company that is experiencing great success and is growing as a...

Client Server
London

Senior Network Engineer - Cisco, Software Defined Training

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (Network & Security Operations)Location:Hybrid London (Onsite 3 days per week)Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: £60,000 + Benefits We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a growing network operations team, providing senior-level support across complex enterprise network and security environments. This role is focused on BAU support, troubleshooting, and operational stability, supporting critical customer infrastructure....

Dynamic Search Solutions
London

Lead Node Developer - Cryptocurrency

Lead Node Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Node.js API JavaScript) London onsite Do you have strong backend development skills with Node.js combined with a good knowledge of financial markets? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Node Developer role at a global cryptocurrency market data xwzovoh and trade execution technology company that is experiencing great success and...

Client Server
London

Business Development Manager

Full job description Japanese Speaking Business Development Executive | BTCC (London Office) Location: London (E1) Contract Type: 3-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – with strong potential to convert to permanent Working Model: Full-time, office-based during FTC; hybrid/flexible working may be considered upon conversion Languages: Fluent English plus Japanese About BTCC Founded in 2011, BTCC is one of the world’s longest-running...

BTC Capital Markets Ltd
Chaucer
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How Many Blockchain Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Blockchain Job?

If you are navigating the blockchain job market, it can feel like you need to master an entire tech stack before you’re even ready to apply. One job advert mentions Solidity, another talks about Hyperledger Fabric, another lists MetaMask, Hardhat, Git, Truffle, and Web3.js — and that’s before you scroll past three LinkedIn posts about “top blockchain skills for 2026.” It’s no wonder job seekers feel overwhelmed. But here’s the honest truth that many hiring managers quietly agree on: 👉 You don’t need to know every blockchain tool to get hired. 👉 You need to know the right ones for the role you’re targeting — and how to use them to solve real problems. Tools matter, but context and capability matter more. This guide breaks down exactly how many blockchain tools you need to learn, which ones matter for specific roles, and how to position what you know so hiring managers take notice.

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What Hiring Managers Look for First in Blockchain Job Applications (UK Guide)

Hiring managers in blockchain tech do not start by reading every line of your CV. They scan for credibility, clarity and relevance, and they make an early judgement about whether you can solve real problems in a cutting-edge, evolving landscape. In blockchain and distributed ledger roles—whether in core protocol teams, smart contract development, Web3 infrastructure, compliance/security, or product-focused positions—the strongest applications make the right signals obvious in the first 10–20 seconds. This in-depth guide explains exactly what hiring managers in UK blockchain jobs look for first, how they assess CVs, cover letters and portfolios, and why strong candidates sometimes get overlooked. Use it as a practical checklist before you apply for roles on www.blockchainjobs.uk

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The Skills Gap in Blockchain Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Blockchain technology has moved far beyond cryptocurrency headlines. Across finance, supply chains, cybersecurity, gaming, digital identity, healthcare, and public infrastructure, distributed ledger technology is being explored, tested and deployed at scale. Yet despite growing adoption, blockchain employers across the UK consistently report the same problem: a severe shortage of job-ready talent. Graduates emerge with theoretical knowledge, computer science fundamentals, or an interest in decentralisation—but struggle to meet the practical demands of blockchain roles. Vacancies remain open. Startups compete aggressively for experienced hires. Employers spend months searching for candidates who can contribute from day one. The issue is not intelligence. It is not motivation. It is not even demand. The problem is a widening skills gap between blockchain education and real blockchain jobs. This article explores that gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they routinely miss, why the gap exists, what UK employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in blockchain.

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