Lead Blockchain Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Blockchain Engineer to spearhead their blockchain development efforts in Edinburgh . This leadership position requires a deep technical understanding of blockchain protocols, smart contract development, and distributed systems architecture. You will guide a team of talented engineers, mentor junior developers, and drive the technical strategy for our groundbreaking projects in the crypto and blockchain sector. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of decentralized technologies and build high-impact solutions within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure blockchain solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of blockchain engineers.
• Oversee the architecture and implementation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Collaborate with product management to define project requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Ensure the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, security, and deployment.
• Research and integrate new blockchain technologies and protocols to enhance existing systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a significant focus on blockchain development .
• Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Expertise in one or more blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot) and smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package with performance bonuses and potential equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to lead innovation in the dynamic crypto and blockchain industry.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented team culture in Edinburgh .
• Support for professional development, including conference attendance and training.