CTO - Blockchain Architect

The Principal Blockchain Engineer will serve as the senior-most technical authority responsible for defining the architectural vision, driving large scale blockchain innovations, and leading the design and implementation of high performance distributed ledger platforms. This role requires deep expertise in blockchain protocols, consensus algorithms, Layer 2 scaling solutions, smart contract engineering, and secure distributed systems. The Principal Engineer partners closely with engineering leaders, product heads, and cross functional teams to deliver enterprise grade blockchain solutions that achieve scalability, security, and interoperability.

Expert-level proficiency in Go. Strong proficiency in RUST – Ability to understand, dissect and build services Demonstrable, hands-on experience developing and maintaining custom modules for the Cosmos SDK. Solid understanding of CometBFT consensus and the Application Blockchain Interface (ABCI/ABCI++). Experience in launching or contributing to a Cosmos-based blockchain network. Implement and manage cross-chain functionality using the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol.

Guide/Write exhaustive Unit, Integration, and End-to-End tests to guarantee the security, correctness, and performance of the core protocol. Participate in architectural discussions, conduct rigorous code reviews, and contribute to our high standards for technical documentation. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in our development, test, and production environments. Professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or distributed systems. Deeply committed to writing clear, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code. Experience in cloud adoption of Blockchain applications including GCP (target platforms) or similar Blockchain frameworks

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Job Expectations & Desired Qualifications: Define and drive the end‑to‑end architecture for blockchain platforms, including Layer‑1, Layer‑2, and modular blockchain components. Evaluate and implement scalable architectures such as rollups, sharding, state channels, and distributed data‑availability layers. Experience in development of enterprise scale banking applications will be a plus Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships. Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology governance risk and compliance processes such as policies, control standards, risk management concepts, or information security. Collaborate with product teams to translate business use cases into technical blockchain capabilities. Mentor and coach senior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and engineering excellence. Engage with the broader blockchain ecosystem (research communities, open‑source projects, standards bodies). Experience in FinTech domain in the areas of cross boarder payments and Wallet Cryptocurrency services will be an added advantage.

Define and drive the end‑to‑end architecture for blockchain platforms, including Layer‑1, Layer‑2, and modular blockchain components.

Evaluate and implement scalable architectures such as rollups, sharding, state channels, and distributed data‑availability layers.

Experience in development of enterprise scale banking applications will be a plus

Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships.

Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology governance risk and compliance processes such as policies, control standards, risk management concepts, or information security.

Collaborate with product teams to translate business use cases into technical blockchain capabilities.

Mentor and coach senior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and engineering excellence.

Engage with the broader blockchain ecosystem (research communities, open‑source projects, standards bodies).

Experience in FinTech domain in the areas of cross boarder payments and Wallet Cryptocurrency services will be an added advantage.

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention. Come to Wipro. Realize your ambitions.

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