London, United Kingdom

Senior Go Engineer, VP - Institutional Staking

 Job Description:

My client, a pioneering technology firm at the forefront of digital finance and decentralized infrastructure, is seeking a Senior Go Engineer to join their growing global team. In this role, you will be instrumental in architecting and maintaining the high-performance systems that power complex blockchain ecosystems, ensuring reliability and innovation at scale.

This opportunity can be remote

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and data indexers supporting distributed ledger technology.
  • Own the full software development lifecycle from initial technical specification to production deployment and observability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate with various blockchain protocol layers.
  • Champion engineering excellence by setting standards for API design, fault-tolerant distributed architecture, and secure coding practices.
  • Leverage advanced development workflows, including AI-assisted coding and automated tooling, to accelerate delivery and improve system quality.
  • Provide technical mentorship to team members through rigorous code reviews and architectural guidance.

The experience and skills needed

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a deep focus on backend systems.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Golang.
  • Substantial experience with distributed systems and high-throughput data pipelines.
  • Practical understanding of Ethereum (EVM) blockchain infrastructure, particularly regarding node interaction and network consensus mechanisms.
  • Strong background in cloud-native technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, and GitOps workflows.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex product requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications.
  • Experience thriving in remote, asynchronous work environments.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

  Required Skills:

Go