Blockchain Developer (IT)

Blockchain Developer Edinburgh or Glasgow £120,000 - £150,000 rising to £240,000 to £300,000 after 6 months Sign-on bonus Annual bonus Pension Pension Holiday Benefits This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Blockchain Developer to lead the design and development of a custom platform - backed by tangible assets like gold and silver. You'll play a pivotal role in a greenfield project that blends cutting-edge blockchain engineering with real-world financial infrastructure. No forks. No clones. Just original, high-performance architecture built from scratch with a focus on transparency, security, and utility. This group of organisations is purpose-driven, entrepreneurial, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. You'll join a small, elite team working at the intersection of finance, cryptography, and distributed systems - with full ownership and autonomy to shape the future of this sovereign blockchain ecosystem. On offer is a rare opportunity to be part of something fast-moving and meaningful, with real autonomy, responsibility, and the potential for rapid progression. The Role: ? Build a brand-new blockchain protocol from the ground up ? Design and implement consensus mechanisms (PoS, PoA, or novel alternatives) ? Develop low-level code in Rust, Go, or C++ ? Create tools and APIs to support validators, wallets, and ecosystem developers ? Perform code reviews and contribute to protocol optimisation and security The Person: ? Good years of blockchain development experience, ideally at protocol level ? Strong coding skills in Rust, Go, or C++ ? Deep understanding of distributed systems and consensus design ? Familiar with cryptographic principles and secure key management