Tech Lead - Block Chain Backend Engineer

Job#: 3041418

Job Description:

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President / Technical Lead - Blockchain Backend Engineering to join our Digital Infrastructure and Software Engineering team. This role is in [Location].

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

Design, build, and enhance secure, scalable backend services that support blockchain-enabled financial infrastructure and business-critical platforms.

Develop and maintain services that interact with private blockchain networks, including transaction management, event processing, and signing workflows.

Contribute to the architecture and implementation of distributed systems with a focus on resilience, maintainability, security, and performance.

Lead and coordinate small engineering teams across the software development lifecycle, from design through implementation and support.

Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready technical solutions.

Apply secure software engineering and cybersecurity practices to strengthen application design, controls, and operational readiness.

Support the development and integration of services for Ethereum-based and EVM-compatible blockchain environments.

Drive engineering quality through sound software design, API design, code review, and continuous improvement of development standards.

Provide hands-on technical leadership in Go-based backend engineering, systems integration, and service-oriented architecture.

Support troubleshooting, debugging, and optimization of complex backend services and distributed applications.

Promote best practices through mentoring, documentation, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and distributed teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure solutions.

Additional Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Highly self-motivated and proactive.

Strong focus on software quality, security, and maintainability.

Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Services Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

Advanced academic specialization in telematics, distributed systems, or related engineering disciplines is a plus.

Experience

Strong experience in software engineering with a focus on backend services, distributed systems, and blockchain-integrated platforms.

Experience designing and implementing backend services that interact with private blockchain networks, including transaction workflows, event handling, and signing capabilities.

Strong hands-on experience with Go/Golang in backend engineering environments.

Experience with Ethereum-based or EVM-compatible blockchain technologies and related integration patterns.

Experience leading small technical teams and coordinating delivery across the full software development lifecycle.

Strong software design and API design capabilities, with familiarity in modern architectural patterns such as hexagonal architecture.

Experience applying secure software development and cybersecurity practices in engineering environments.

Background in cybersecurity engineering, including application security reviews, secure coding, and related consulting support.

Familiarity with Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, SQL databases, MongoDB, Docker, and modern backend development toolchains.

Proven ability to work in collaborative, delivery-focused teams and solve complex technical problems in high-accountability environments

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.