Blockchain Lead

**_What do we do?_**:
**_ Who are we?_**:
Having started in Germany in 1987, GFT Technologies has grown to become a trusted Software Engineering and Consulting specialist for the international financial industry, counting many of the world’s largest and best-known banks as our clients. We are an organization that empowers you to not only explore but raise your potential and seek out opportunities that add value. At GFT, diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive working environment for all communities is one of the main pillars of our diversity strategy, based on our core values and culture. We have been certified for 2022/23 as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in the APAC region. So, if you want to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and progressive organization, this position could be right for you.

**Role Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the technical design and evolution of the blockchain protocol, ensuring scalability, performance, and privacy
- Manage and mentor a team of protocol engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
- Conduct deep analysis of blockchain networks and contribute strategic insights to improve the protocol stack
- Spearhead the development of privacy-preserving features using zero-knowledge proofs, state channels, and advanced cryptographic techniques
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Security, Compliance) to ensure alignment on protocol requirements
- Oversee code reviews, security audits, and performance benchmarking
- Contribute to open-source projects and represent Partior in technical forums and consortia
- Maintain documentation and ensure best practices in version control, testing, and CI/CD pipelines

**Required Skills**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
- Strong background in blockchain
- Solid understanding of core blockchain components including consensus, P2P, networking, and state management
- Expertise in cryptography, including digital signatures, encryption, and key management
- Knowledge of Merkle Trees, zero-knowledge proofs, and group signatures
- Proficient in back-end development with Go, Rust, or Java
- Experience in architecting distributed systems at scale

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Hands-on experience developing and deploying EVM smart contracts
- Knowledge of consensus algorithms (Raft, Paxos, QBFT) and P2P protocols (gossiping, DHTs, NAT traversal)
- Experience leading Agile teams and managing project delivery
- Familiarity with Node.js, Typescript, and JavaScript
- Prior contributions to blockchain-related open-source projects in the Ethereum ecosystem

**What Can We Offer You?**
- Competitive salary
- 13th-month salary guarantee
- Performance bonus
- Professional English courses for employees
- Premium health insurance

**About Us**:
We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

**Why Choose GFT?**:

- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and others
- Company Culture based on our Core Values
- Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth
- Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry
- Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking and other industries