Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain Protocols

Software Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainalysis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and evolve scalable blockchain data pipelines and services. You will work with Java and TypeScript to build AI-assisted features, ensuring reliability and performance for data processing across crypto datasets.

The role emphasizes ownership of end-to-end lifecycle, collaboration with product managers, and mentorship of junior engineers in a fast-moving, remote UK environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building distributed systems or data-heavy applications.
• Ability to ship quickly in a fast-moving environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable, reliable systems for ingesting and parsing blockchain data.
• Leverage AI-native workflows to increase velocity and code quality.
• Provide blockchain protocol expertise to the team and stakeholders.
• Manage full software development lifecycle, including production monitoring and debugging.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

Spark

Databricks

PostgreSQL

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

EVM

UTXO

Solana

TON

Sui

Job description

# Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain Protocolsat Chainalysis • United Kingdom (Remote)Back to jobs1. Home2. Jobs3. United Kingdom4. Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain Protocols## Quick answerSenior Software Engineer, Blockchain Protocols at Chainalysis in United Kingdom (Remote) — confirm sponsorship on the employer application page. Apply directly and prepare your ATS resume before submitting.* Sponsorship status varies — check the employer application page before applying.* Browse more roles in United Kingdom via the country jobs hub.* Use the ATS resume checker before you apply.—C## Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain ProtocolsChainalysis10R&DFull-timeUnited Kingdom (Remote)Apply Job### Job DescriptionThe engineering team at Chainalysis is inspired by solving the hardest technical challenges and building products that establish trust in cryptocurrencies. We're a global organization that thrives on challenging work and doing it alongside exceptionally talented teammates.Our industry evolves rapidly, and our mission is to build a flexible, AI-driven platform that automates entity resolution, optimizes data labeling pipelines, and creates predictive models that identify illicit patterns before they escalate.In this role, you’ll:- Architect and evolve scalable, reliable, and performant systems for ingesting and parsing complex blockchain data.- Leverage AI-native engineering workflows (LLMs, automated agents) to increase team velocity and code quality.- Provide blockchain protocol expertise (EVM, UTXO, etc.) to the team and cross-functional stakeholders.- Manage the full software development lifecycle, including production monitoring, debugging, and maintaining reliability of our pipelines and services.- Work closely with Product Managers to ensure our datasets meet the evolving needs of the crypto ecosystem.- Guide junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design docs, and technical mentorship.We’re looking for candidates who have:- 5+ years of experience building distributed systems or data-intensive applications.- A bias to ship and the ability to iterate quickly in a fast-moving environment.- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI assisted development tools to increase velocity while maintaining reliable, maintainable code.- A deep understanding and experience of at least one Blockchain protocolYou might also have:- Knowledge and experience with non-EVM chains such as Solana, TON, and Sui.- Experience with indexing and ETL at scale (Spark/Databricks).- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and managing services in Kubernetes.- Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.Technologies we use:- Languages: Java, TypeScript- Data Processing: Spark, Databricks, PostgreSQL- Infrastructure: AWS (Serverless & EKS), Kubernetes, Terraform- CI/CD: GitHub Actions### Skills Required* Java* TypeScript* Spark* Databricks* PostgreSQL* AWS* Kubernetes* Terraform* GitHub Actions* EVM* UTXO* Solana* TON* Sui