Java Developer - Smart Contract - Investment Bank

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Blockchain Software Engineer - Global Investment Bank
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: Long-term | £650 per day (via umbrella)

A global investment bank is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with strong cloud and blockchain experience to join their expanding digital assets team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge tokenization and smart contract solutions shaping the future of finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deploy scalable cloud-based solutions using AWS (other cloud experience also considered)
Build and maintain RESTful APIs, implement unit tests, and follow a test-driven development approach
Hands-on coding in Java, JavaScript, or Python
Contribute to software delivery through the full SDLC
Collaborate on blockchain-based solutions across both private and public networks
Support the implementation of tokenized financial assets across debt securities, equities, loans/funds, including full lifecycle processes (issuance, trading, settlement, custody, servicing, etc.)Desirable (Nice to Have):

Experience with EVM or DAML for smart contract development
Broader blockchain platform experience (smart contract programming, tokenization)
Background in financial services or digital asset environmentsThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:

3+ years of hands-on software development experience
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
A proactive, self-motivated approach to problem solvingDay Rate: £650 per day (via umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP

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Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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