blockchain architect/lead
Posted Today by Randstad
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
city of london, london
Summary: The Lead / Hands-On Blockchain Architect role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade distributed ledger solutions. This position requires a combination of technical leadership and active coding, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create secure and scalable systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in blockchain technology and software engineering. The role is fully remote with occasional travel required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architectural Leadership: Lead end-to-end design of blockchain solutions, including consensus models, data structures, cryptographic frameworks, and node architectures.
- Platform Evaluation: Select and implement optimal blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, Polygon, Avalanche) based on enterprise needs.
- Hands-on Engineering: Actively contribute to the development of smart contracts and core components.
- Integration & Scaling: Define API layers, node data flows, and enterprise integration patterns for legacy systems.
- Security & Governance: Implement strict security best practices (key management, node communication) and define data privacy and access models (GDPR, KYC/AML compliance).
Key Skills:
- Overall Experience: 8+ years of experience within software engineering and enterprise architecture.
- Blockchain Expertise: 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience designing and delivering distributed ledger systems.
- Platforms & Smart Contracts: Deep technical proficiency with Ethereum, Hyperledger, or Corda, alongside smart contract development languages (Solidity, Chaincode, DAML, or Rust).
- Core Development: Strong background in languages like Java, Python, Go, or Rust.
- Cloud & DevOps: Solid understanding of modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and automated CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Industry Frameworks: Prior experience working within heavily regulated environments (FinTech, Banking, or Enterprise) with an understanding of cryptography and data sovereignty.
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Lead / Hands-On Blockchain Architect
- Location: UK / Fully Remote (Occasional pre-agreed travel)
- Duration: 8 Months
- Rate: Negotiable
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Blockchain Architect to lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade distributed ledger solutions.
This role combines technical leadership with active coding, taking solutions from initial Proof of Concept (PoC) straight through to production. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional data, cloud, and DevOps teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly compliant systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Leadership: Lead end-to-end design of blockchain solutions, including consensus models, data structures, cryptographic frameworks, and node architectures.
- Platform Evaluation: Select and implement optimal blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, Polygon, Avalanche) based on enterprise needs.
- Hands-on Engineering: Actively contribute to the development of smart contracts and core components.
- Integration & Scaling: Define API layers, node data flows, and enterprise integration patterns for legacy systems.
- Security & Governance: Implement strict security best practices (key management, node communication) and define data privacy and access models (GDPR, KYC/AML compliance).
Skills & Experience Required
- Overall Experience: 8+ years of experience within software engineering and enterprise architecture.
- Blockchain Expertise: 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience designing and delivering distributed ledger systems.
- Platforms & Smart Contracts: Deep technical proficiency with Ethereum, Hyperledger, or Corda , alongside smart contract development languages (Solidity, Chaincode, DAML, or Rust).
- Core Development: Strong background in languages like Java, Python, Go, or Rust.
- Cloud & DevOps: Solid understanding of modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and automated CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Industry Frameworks: Prior experience working within heavily regulated environments (FinTech, Banking, or Enterprise) with an understanding of cryptography and data sovereignty.
How to Apply
If you are a hands-on architect looking to deliver a high-impact project within the digital asset/blockchain space, please submit your updated CV and availability to schedule a call.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.