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Job Specification: Senior Blockchain Engineer (Tokenization Platform) My client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Blockchain Engineer to join our growing tokenization company. You will play a critical role in designing and building scalable, secure infrastructure for tokenized assets, leveraging modern web technologies ( Next.js ) and cloud-native architectures ( AWS ). This role requires deep expertise in Rust-based smart contract development , strong familiarity with Layer 2 (L2) ecosystems , and the ability to build lean, in-house solutions without over-reliance on third-party tooling.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop tokenization infrastructure for real-world and digital assets Build and maintain smart contracts in Rust (e.g., Soroban or similar frameworks) Architect and implement L2-integrated systems (rollups, bridges, settlement layers) Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js / Next.js Deploy and manage scalable systems on AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, etc.) Create secure, performant systems with strong attention to key management and custody flows Collaborate with product and frontend teams to deliver seamless user experiences Optimize systems for performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability Contribute to internal tooling and infrastructure with a build-over-buy mindset

Required Skills & Experience:

Blockchain & Smart Contracts

Strong proficiency in Rust Experience building smart contracts using Soroban or comparable Rust-based frameworks Solid understanding of token standards, custody, and tokenization models Hands-on experience with Layer 2 solutions (e.g., rollups, zk systems, optimistic L2s) Familiarity with blockchain architecture, consensus, and security best practices

Backend & Infrastructure

Experience with Next.js / Node.js (API routes, server-side rendering, etc.) Strong experience with AWS (serverless and container-based architectures) Experience designing distributed systems and microservices Database experience (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or similar)

Engineering Mindset

Proven ability to build lean, internal solutions rather than relying on heavy external dependencies Strong system design skills with a focus on simplicity and scalability Comfortable working in fast-paced, early-stage environments

Nice to Have

Experience with Stellar ecosystem / Soroban specifically Knowledge of zero-knowledge proofs or zk-rollups Experience with custody solutions, MPC, or wallet infrastructure Familiarity with DevOps / CI-CD pipelines Frontend experience with React / Next.js (full-stack capability)

What Success Looks Like

You deliver robust tokenization infrastructure that scales with minimal overhead You design systems that are secure by default , especially around asset handling You reduce reliance on third-party services by building efficient in-house tools You help establish engineering best practices across blockchain and cloud systems

This is an excellent role paying up to £100K - please revert.

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Location:: United Kingdom
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: IT