Blockchain Senior Developer

Guidehouse•Tysons Corner, VA

78d•$149,000 - $248,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Blockchain Senior Developer to join our team. This role involves designing and deploying smart contracts, building resilient backend systems, and collaborating across teams to deliver secure and scalable blockchain solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
6+ years of software development experience.
Hands-on experience with at least one public blockchain protocol.
Proficiency in smart contract development and deployment.
Familiarity with Rust/Go, Node/Client protocols.
Strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain interoperability.
Proficiency in at least one backend language; willingness to learn Rust and Java.
Experience with SQL and cloud databases (AWS Aurora PostgreSQL, Azure).
Expertise in secure software development practices.
Proven ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.
Experience working with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools.
Strong background in unit and integration testing.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science.
Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
Blockchain-related certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy smart contracts on public blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Solana, XRP).
Architect backend services using asynchronous workers and resilient messaging.
Ensure reliability in distributed and potentially unstable environments.
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices.
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, and other tools.
Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure software quality.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend