Blockchain Engineer

at  LSEG London Stock Exchange Group

Blockchain EngineerEmerging Technology, Capital Markets, LSEGJoin our team and help us build the future of financial services on blockchain technology. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge products and services that will transform the way we interact with financial markets.DMI (Digital Markets Infrastructure) is an ambitious project: large-scale, complex and uses a range of blockchain architecture patterns, with numerous stakeholders (internal and external) and use cases. The work is focused on the tokenisation of financial instruments, i.e. as digital assets. We seek candidates with an interest in the financial markets with experience of working on large projects. This is a chance to work on an innovative, intellectually challenging project backed by the influential reach of London Stock Exchange Group.Reporting into the DMI engineering manager (under the Director of Emerging Technology). The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of blockchain technologies. The role will be pivotal in steering blockchain development and the design of the smart contracts and the blockchain infrastructure underlying this initiative within LSEG Capital Markets.
Role Responsibilities• Design and develop smart contracts & blockchain based applications for DMI.• Utilise DLT & Web3 frameworks to develop applications seamlessly interacting with blockchain networks.• Maintain practical expertise in DLT and blockchain technology from a software development, product development life cycle & architecture perspective.• Lead application design and ensure alignment to product requirements to meet the strategic goals of the business.• Own solution documentation and alignment to standards, policies & strategy across emerging technology, capital markets technology, as well as wider Group technology.• Work closely with product, QA, dev ops and delivery teams within an agile delivery framework.• Develop & maintain up-to-date expert knowledge of relevant blockchain & DLT, cloud technologies as well as software development best practises.• Be continuously aware of the latest standards, blockchain application design patterns, and deploy robust smart contracts.
Candidate Profile• Computer science, software engineering or relevant technical background required.• Extensive professional experience in blockchain application & smart contract development.• Commercial awareness and knowledge of financial services and financial markets desirable.• Excellent communicator, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across product & technology.• Vision and creativity: Ability to foresee roadblocks, conceive intelligent solutions and contribute innovative ideas, as well as manage change and ambiguity effectively and confidently.• Innovation: An interest in new technology and the ability to conceptualise and work with early-stage ideas.• Leadership: Ability to lead ownership of deliverables and work with stakeholders across the business to progress and achieve the relevant goals to ensure development, deployment & delivery is successful.
Technical Skills• 3+ years programming Javascript (node.js), Python and similar.• 2+ years programming Solidity or similar smart contract languages.• 1+ years programming Java desirable.• 2+ years blockchain/DLT expertise (e.g. Ethereum, EVM, Quorum, Besu etc).• Hands-on experience with Cloud (Azure, AWS or similar), particularly with deploying, managing, and scaling back-end application.• Good understanding of information security as well as specific to blockchain & DLT cryptography concepts and primitives.
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise.As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.
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