Lead Blockchain Software Engineer

RecruitBlock is partnering with a web3 scale-up decentralised data protocol, that enables serverless and trustless applications at scale,to recruit a Lead Blockchain Software Engineer. Using a fully decentralised data infrastructure the protocal enables apps to use a decentralised content sharing delivery network as an alternative to traditionally centralised equivalents, as well as harness a decentralised consumer data platform.

This is a remote role for candidates based only in Europe as the company operates within CET time zone.

As Lead Software Engineering (Blockchain) you’ll play a pivotal role in driving engineering excellence, managing projects, mentoring team members and ensuring the smooth execution of deliverables. Your expertise in software development, tools development and team management will be critical to your success.

If you self-identify as a great multi-tasker, love complex challenges and want the opportunity to play a role in launching a software platform with massive impact, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

Role

✔ Lead the development and improvement of engineering practices, processes and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.

✔ Drive development and contribute to continuous improvements in coding standards, performance and scalability.

✔ Oversee network operations, ensuring stable and secure infrastructure for our applications.

✔ Provide project management expertise, overseeing sprint planning, roadmaps and deliverables execution.

✔ Manage incidents and troubleshoot technical issues, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime and disruptions.

✔ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

✔ Prepare and deliver regular reports on project progress and achievements.

✔ Mentor and guide team members, creating career development plans and conducting regular 1-1s to support their growth.

✔ Facilitate communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams including DevOps, HR, DDC and S&T.

✔ Lead the onboarding process for new team members, ensuring a smooth integration into the team.

✔ Engage with the EDP community in Discord, sharing knowledge, contributing to discussions and promoting a positive team culture.

Skills

✔ Proven experience as a Lead Software Engineer or similar role, with a strong software development and project management background.

✔ Experience with Substrate or other Blockchain frameworks.

✔ Solid understanding of blockchain technology, decentralized systems and distributed ledger protocols.

✔ In-depth knowledge of blockchain consensus algorithms, cryptographic principles, and security best practices.

✔ Experience in optimizing the performance and scalability of blockchain systems.

✔ Experience across Tech stack that includes: JS/TypeScript, Rust, Express/NestJS, React/Vue, PostgreSQL, AWS and Go.

✔ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to architect and design complex software systems.

✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide team members.

✔ Prior experience working in agile development methodologies.

✔ Native level English required.