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Tech Alchemy Blockchain Jobs in 2025: Your Complete UK Guide to Joining London’s Award‑Winning Web3 Studio

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In a sea of buzzwords, Tech Alchemy stands out for one simple reason: it ships. Since 2016 the London‑based product studio has delivered more than 120 blockchain and AI applications for clients ranging from Series‑A start‑ups to FTSE‑100 innovation labs. Tech Alchemy’s portfolio includes NFT marketplaces that have processed £400 m+ in on‑chain volume, a DeFi derivatives engine handling 25,000 trades per day, and a tokenised real‑estate platform praised by the FCA sandbox team.

The Tech Alchemy careers page lists roles across blockchain engineering, product design, mobile, QA and growth. If you’re itching to turn TypeScript and Solidity into products people actually use, this guide explains how to land a Tech Alchemy blockchain job in 2025.

Why Tech Alchemy Is a Top Employer for Web3 Talent in 2025

1. Product‑Led, Not Hype‑Driven

While some Web3 studios chase trends, Tech Alchemy focuses on shipping MVPs in 90 days, backed by user research and rigorous QA. Developers work with real users, not endless proofs of concept.

2. Full‑Stack Exposure

Projects span smart‑contract architecture, backend micro‑services, React/Flutter front‑ends and tokenomics. Engineers can broaden their stack quickly—ideal for career growth.

3. Award‑Winning Culture

Tech Alchemy claimed Best Blockchain Development Agency 2024 (Clutch) and appears on Financial Times Fast 1000 list. Its culture emphasises psychological safety, fortnightly hack‑days and a "no‑meeting Fridays" rule.

4. Hybrid‑First Flexibility

Team members choose between Shoreditch HQ (dog‑friendly, barista coffee, after‑hours meet‑ups) and remote work anywhere in the UK/EU time zone, with a quarterly in‑person off‑site.


2025 Hiring Outlook: zkRollups, DePIN & Real‑World Assets Drive Demand

Tech Alchemy’s 2025 pipeline features:

  • A zero‑knowledge roll‑up SDK for a fintech unicorn.

  • A decentralised physical‑infrastructure network (DePIN) for smart‑meter data.

  • A tokenised whisky‑cask exchange awaiting HMRC regulatory approval.

To deliver, the studio plans to add 60 engineers and designers—a 40 % headcount boost—with priority on zk‑proof engineers, Rust/Substrate devs and product designers fluent in tokenomics.

Hot‑Demand Skills for 2025

• Solidity 0.8+ and Hardhat / Foundry
• Rust (Substrate, Solana), Move (Sui / Aptos)
• Zero‑knowledge circuits (Halo 2, Noir, Circom)
• Full‑stack TypeScript (NestJS, Next.js, React Native)
• Postgres, Redis, GraphQL, The Graph indexing
• DevOps on AWS & Polygon Supernets (Terraform, GitHub Actions)
• Smart‑contract security (Slither, Echidna, MythX)
• Figma & UX for wallet onboarding and fiat on‑ramps

Key Locations & What They Do

Shoreditch, London (HQ) – Product strategy, smart‑contract engineering, design studio, community events.
Remote UK & EU – Distributed engineering squads, async by default.
Client Sites – Short sprints at fintech scale‑ups or corporate innovation hubs (optional for leads).


Core Job Families Explained

Below are the job families most commonly advertised at Tech Alchemy, with ATS‑friendly keywords.

1. Blockchain & Smart‑Contract Engineering

Keywords: Solidity, Hardhat, ERC‑20/721/1155, Foundry, zkEVM

Engineers design secure smart contracts, write fuzz tests, and optimise gas usage. Expect code‑reviews focused on attack vectors.

2. Web & Mobile Engineering

Keywords: TypeScript, React, React Native, Next.js, Expo, WalletConnect 3.0

Build dApp front‑ends that make Metamask mass‑market friendly, using SSR for SEO and native bridges for mobile.

3. Rust & Protocol Engineering

Keywords: Substrate, Solana Anchor, CosmWasm, Tendermint

Protocol engineers craft custom parachains or high‑throughput Solana programs, optimising validator performance.

4. DevOps & Security

Keywords: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS CDK, HashiCorp Vault, Chainlink CCIP

DevSecOps automate CI/CD, manage keys in HSMs and integrate oracles for off‑chain data.

5. Product & Tokenomics Design

Keywords: Token Utility, DAO Governance, Dynamic NFTs, Game Economics

Strategists translate client visions into token models, run simulation spreadsheets and draft whitepapers.

6. Quality Assurance & Automation

Keywords: Cypress, Playwright, Chai/Mocha, Solidity‑Coverage

QA engineers own regression suites across Web, mobile and smart contracts, ensuring 95 %+ test coverage.


The Tech Alchemy Hiring Process (UK Focus)

  1. Application & Portfolio Review – link GitHub, audit reports or live dApps.

  2. 30‑min Culture Call – discuss remote working style and side projects.

  3. Technical Challenge – choice of Solidity kata or TypeScript API task (4 hours, async).

  4. Panel Interview – code walkthrough, architecture discussion, values fit.

  5. Offer & On‑Boarding – equipment shipped; onboarding buddy assigned.

Turnaround is typically two weeks from application to offer.


Graduate & Early‑Career Routes

Web3 Graduate Programme – 12‑month track with rotations in smart contracts, front‑end and DevOps; includes £1,500 education stipend for Solidity Bootcamps.
Summer Internship – 10 weeks; interns shipped an NFT minting dApp to mainnet in 2024 cohort.
Open‑Source Fellowship – part‑time, remote; contribute to Tech Alchemy’s OSS libraries (e.g., ERC‑4337 wallet SDK).

Applications open February; coding tasks roll out in March.


Experienced Hires & Career Ladders

Tech Alchemy maintains flat squads but tracks progression across IC 1–6; IC 6s mentor teams but write code >50 % time. • Senior Blockchain Engineer (IC 4) – £85k–£100k base + 5 % profit‑share + equity pool.
Lead Product Designer (IC 5) – £75k–£90k base + 10 % profit‑share.
DevOps Lead (IC 4) – £80k–£95k base + remote‑office budget.


What Salary & Benefits Can You Expect in 2025?

• Graduate Blockchain Engineer – £40k base + £2k sign‑on.
• Mid‑Level Full‑Stack Developer – £60k–£70k base + 3 % profit‑share.
• Smart‑Contract Auditor (Contract) – £525–£700/day.

Benefits: private medical via Vitality, 5 % pension match, unlimited annual leave (minimum 28 days), £1,000 remote‑setup grant, quarterly hackathon budget and paid conference trips (ETHCC, Devcon).


Remote, Hybrid & Visa Considerations

Remote‑First – UK payroll; EU contractors via Deel.
HQ Access – Hot desks in Shoreditch; free for any employee.
Visa Sponsorship – Limited; available for senior blockchain engineers ready to relocate to London.


Stand‑Out Application Tips

  1. Show Code, Not Just Talk – link repos, audits, Etherscan txs.

  2. Security Mindset – highlight resolved vulnerabilities or audit contributions.

  3. User Empathy – discuss gas‑abstracted UX or onboarding funnels.

  4. Community Cred – talks, blog posts, open‑source pull requests.


How BlockchainJobs.uk Can Help

• We scrape every Tech Alchemy vacancy daily and tag “zk”, “Substrate” or “Tokenomics” for pinpoint alerts.
• Our 2025 UK Web3 Salary Survey benchmarks studio, exchange and DeFi roles.

Create a Personal Job Alert in 3 Steps

  1. Register with your email.

  2. Choose Employer → Tech Alchemy and skill tags.

  3. Pick frequency and click Save.


FAQ (2025)

  • Does Tech Alchemy hire non‑UK residents?
    Yes—remote contracts across Europe; UK visa sponsorship for senior engineers.

  • Which languages dominate at Tech Alchemy?
    TypeScript for Web, Solidity for Ethereum, Rust for Substrate/Solana.

  • Is on‑chain security handled in‑house?
    Yes—dedicated audit team; engineers contribute to audits and post‑mortems.

  • How long is the hiring loop?
    Two weeks on average; urgent contract roles can start in five days.

  • Do I need blockchain experience to apply?
    For junior roles, strong JavaScript plus pet dApp projects suffice; mid/senior roles need mainnet deployments.


Conclusion: Turn Ideas into On‑Chain Reality

Web3 moves fast, but Tech Alchemy moves products faster. If you want to craft code that ships—and learn from some of London’s sharpest blockchain builders—there’s never been a better time.

Ready to build? Browse the latest Tech Alchemy jobs on BlockchainJobs.uk or head straight to the studio’s careers portal (careers.techalchemy.com). Your smart contract with the future awaits.

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