Technical Blockchain Consultant-Perm based in London

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Technical Blockchain Consultant

London

Responsibilities:

- Ownership of the Blockchain Practice for xLabs (Clients Advanced Technology & Applied Innovation center), developing a definition and shaping our value proposition going forward

- Engaging with clients to identify use cases for Blockchain and DLT technolgies Learning through research and proof of concepts

- Supporting Sales and Delivery, attending client meetings to advise as well as showcase Virtusa’s capabilities in the Blockchain space

- Managing stakeholders, both internally and externally (for example, leading a POC on client site, driving workshops, mapping technologies to use cases)

- Working closely with software developers to deliver value-driven solutions

- Attending C-level meetings to represent the technical delivery team, contributing ideas and plans

- Keeping abreast of the latest trends and tools in the Blockchain/DLT Learning space, attending industry events and conferences and reading the latest white papers

- Representing Virtusa at external conferences, internal events and in media (blogs, thought leadership material)

- Building and mentoring a team of technical talent, inspiring and leading your individual practice as well as collaborating with expertise in other areas of our business

- Acting as an SME in this field, advising and collaborating with other projects and teams

- Maintaining relationships with relevant FinTech start-ups

Requirements:

- Demonstrated technical expertise in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrecnies and Blockchain and DLT technologies

- Computer science degree and possibly Masters degree

- Experience with multiple Blockchain systems including Ethereum, Corda and Hyperledger

- Programming ability in smart contracting languages - chain code, Solidity etc

- Proven understanding of the non-functional issues around blockchain architectures

- Breadth of knowledge across Blockchain and DLT space. Including how to create a hard fork of a Blockchain implementation.

- Confidence, enthusiasm, and drive, flexible and willing to adapt to the changing requirements of a dynamic industry

- Commercial awareness of financial products, as well as the unique challenges faced in the financial sector, is highly desirable

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with clients and internal stakeholders

- Ideally experience contributing to professional communities as a speaker, author or online contributor

- Consultative skills, able to communicate complicated technical and analytical information to non-technical audiences