Blockchain Architect

This hybrid position is available in multiple locations — London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Erskine — with the expectation to attend any of these offices when required.

Project Description:

We are looking for a seasoned Blockchain Architect to lead the design and implementation of decentralized solutions. The role involves working with various blockchain platforms, smart contract development, and integrating blockchain with enterprise systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement blockchain architectures and decentralized applications (DApps).
• Develop smart contracts using platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, or Polygon.
• Define consensus algorithms and token economics.
• Set up blockchain infrastructure including nodes and networks.
• Ensure security through cryptographic techniques and secure design.
• Integrate blockchain solutions with APIs, cloud services, and enterprise systems.
• Lead DevOps practices for blockchain deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.
• Translate business requirements into secure and scalable blockchain solutions.

Mandatory Skills Description:

• Minimum 8+ years of overall IT experience with at least 4-5 years in blockchain solution design, architecture, and implementation.
• Expertise in blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, or Polygon, with hands-on experience in smart contract development.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages (Solidity, Go, Java, Python, or Rust) for blockchain application development.
• Proven ability to design decentralized applications (DApps), consensus algorithms, and token economics (utility tokens, NFTs, stablecoins).
• Experience in blockchain infrastructure setup, including nodes, networks, and security frameworks.
• Deep understanding of cryptography, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and encryption techniques.
• Knowledge of integration with enterprise systems, APIs, cloud services, and data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for blockchain deployment.
• Strong experience in solution architecture, technical leadership, and mentoring of engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into secure blockchain solutions.