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Blockchain Engineer (lead) - Web3 Social app (Remote)

Fynder Talent
London
4 days ago
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Overview

Client Director of International Talent Consultancy - Product | Tech | Investor

About the Role

My Client is looking for a visionary and hands-on Tech Lead to join our fast-growing Web3 platform focused on creator monetization. In this high-impact, strategic role, you’ll take ownership of system design and technical architecture, working closely with the CTO and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centric Web3 applications.

You will lead the selection and implementation of the right technologies for the business – from core infrastructure to application layer – with a strong focus on Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain integrations, smart contract development, and tokenomics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end system architecture and technical design of our Web3 platform.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain technologies based on product and business requirements.
  • Design and oversee the development of smart contracts, ensuring security, auditability, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and marketing teams to translate user journeys into robust backend and frontend architecture.
  • Guide technical implementation and mentor engineering teams where required.
  • Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance in a distributed environment.
  • Work closely with the CTO on technology strategy, roadmap planning, and scaling engineering efforts.
  • Provide technical leadership during token generation events (TGEs) and contribute to the design and implementation of tokenomics models.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer in a Web3 or blockchain environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience in smart contract development (e.g. Solidity, Vyper), with a portfolio of deployed contracts.
  • Deep understanding of blockchain fundamentals, particularly Layer 1 & Layer 2 protocols.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and launching commercial-facing Web3 products to market.
  • Solid understanding of tokenomics and direct involvement in at least one successful TGE or token launch.
  • Strong grasp of system scalability, distributed infrastructure, and blockchain security best practices.
  • Familiarity with modern cloud architecture (e.g. AWS/GCP) and containerized environments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with DAO governance frameworks or staking mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with zk-rollups, optimistic rollups, or other scaling solutions.
  • Contributions to open-source blockchain projects or protocols.
Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering, Product Management, and Design
  • Industries: Internet Marketplace Platforms and Social Networking Platforms

Location: London, England, United Kingdom


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