Backend / Blockchain Engineer – Java / Spring / Web3

GL Global; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GL Global is seeking a Backend Blockchain Engineer to join its core engineering team building a next-generation Digital Platform for a leading global financial institution.

You will design and deliver backend services with Java and Spring, apply blockchain and digital asset technologies, and collaborate with a global team to ship secure, scalable software.

The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and clear technical documentation in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Backend development experience with Java & Spring.
• Experience building enterprise-grade web applications.
• Understanding of blockchain, Web3 infrastructure, and digital assets.
• Experience with Web3 libraries (Web3J/Web3JS), Solidity, or smart contracts is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and containerised applications is a plus.
• Financial services experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver backend applications using Java & Spring.
• Build scalable enterprise solutions leveraging blockchain and digital asset technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Apply best practices across architecture, design patterns, reliability, and performance.
• Support technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring

Web3 libraries (Web3J/Web3JS)

Solidity

Smart contracts

DevOps

Docker

Tools

Java

Spring

Web3 libraries

Solidity

Job description

We are working with a leading global financial institution seeking a talented Backend Blockchain Engineer to join the core engineering team building their next-generation Digital Platform.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer with enterprise application experience to work at the intersection of blockchain technology, Web3, and financial services, developing secure, scalable solutions for digital asset applications.

You will play a key role in designing and delivering backend services, solving complex engineering challenges, and collaborating with a global team of engineers to build enterprise-grade blockchain-enabled applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver backend applications using Java & Spring
• Build scalable enterprise solutions leveraging blockchain and digital asset technologies
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Apply best practices across architecture, design patterns, reliability, and performance
• Support technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement

Key Requirements:

• Strong backend development experience with Java & Spring
• Experience building enterprise-grade web applications
• Understanding of blockchain, Web3 infrastructure, and digital assets
• Experience with Web3 libraries (Web3J/Web3JS), Solidity, or smart contracts is highly desirable
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and containerised applications is a plus
• Financial services experience is advantageous

Join a high-performing engineering team working on cutting-edge digital asset technology within one of the world’s largest financial institutions.