Senior Blockchain Developer
Senior Blockchain Engineer
Company Description
Global Settlement ( globalsettlement.com ) is building the future of digital settlement—an institutional-grade blockchain network designed to seamlessly bridge traditional banking and digital markets through stable coins, commodities, fx and RWAs. Imagine the global settlement power of SWIFT, but modernized for real-time, regulated digital asset transactions.Role Description
We're looking for a Senior Blockchain Developer to work on our blockchain infrastructure team. This is a full-time roleWho we are looking for
We’re hiring a Senior Blockchain Developer to join our blockchain infrastructure team. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and scaling our core chain architecture.
You’ll work directly on node infrastructure, consensus mechanisms, cross-chain systems, and protocol-level design alongside our application team.
Needed experience
- Experience with blockchain node infrastructure, consensus mechanisms, and system design
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect blockchain solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
- Lead the development and implementation of blockchain-based applications and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate blockchain technology into Global Settlement's payment platform.
- Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of blockchain solutions.
- Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
- Develop and maintain documentation for blockchain architectures and implementations.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with blockchain solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Design, build, and maintain blockchain node infrastructure and settlement protocol architecture
- Implement and optimize consensus mechanisms (PoA, PoS, BFT variants) for enterprise-grade performance and finality
- Architect cross-chain communication and bridging systems for multi-network interoperability
- Collaborate with smart contract and application teams to deliver integrated blockchain solutions
- Drive security, scalability, and reliability across all chain-level systems
- Lead technical research on emerging protocols, L1/L2 architectures, and settlement patterns
- Provide technical mentorship to developers across the engineering organization
- Own documentation for blockchain architecture decisions, RFCs, and implementation standards
- Participate in code reviews and establish best practices for infrastructure development
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years focused on blockchain development
- Deep hands-on experience with blockchain node infrastructure, consensus algorithms, and protocol-level system design
- Strong proficiency in one or more: Rust, Go, Solidity, Java, or Python
- Working knowledge of blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Cosmos, Hyperledger, or comparable L1/L2 networks
- Solid understanding of cryptographic primitives, key management, and on-chain security practices
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Track record of shipping production blockchain infrastructure—not just smart contracts
- Experience with stablecoin systems, CBDC infrastructure, or RWA tokenization
- Familiarity with cross-chain protocols
- Background in financial services, payments, or regulated settlement systems
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in digital asset markets
Why Join Global Settlement
- Ground-floor opportunity to architect settlement infrastructure used by sovereign and enterprise clients
- Direct impact on how digital assets move through the global financial system
- Work at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, traditional finance, and regulatory innovation
