Standard Chartered seeks an App Development Manager to join our Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Centre of Excellence. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end development of innovative, high-impact projects involving blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, and enterprise-grade integrations. You will bring deep technical expertise to drive product delivery across emerging technologies within our regulated global banking environment.

What You'll Do

Build and maintain blockchain protocols, smart contracts, tokenization modules, and consensus algorithms.
Ensure security, integrity, and scalability of blockchain solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in blockchain applications and systems.
Suggest blockchain development processes and best practices.
Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, security, scalability, and adherence to coding standards.
Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Collaborate across platform, security, network, and compliance teams to ensure seamless integration of DLT services into enterprise ecosystems.
Work with solution architects and security domain experts to design and implement systems compliant with internal controls, frameworks, and best practices.
Work with cross-functional teams (Dev, DevOps, QA) through the full delivery lifecycle from ideation to implementation.
Interpret and align all responsible applications under the Group's technology and security framework, identify key issues, and put in place appropriate controls and measures.
Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance matters.
Promote and embed a culture of openness, trust, and risk awareness where ethical, legal, regulatory, and policy compliant conduct is the norm.
Ensure application design considerations are taken based on regulatory frameworks for infrastructure hosting and data management for client-facing applications.

What We're Looking For

Strong proficiency in backend development using Python or Golang, Solidity, RESTful API design, and microservice architectures.
Hands-on experience with permissioned blockchain frameworks such as Quorum, Hyperledger Besu, Hyperledger Fabric, and Corda, including provisioning, configuration, and orchestration.
Demonstrated understanding of DLT applications such as Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, Cross-Border Payments, Decentralized Identity (DID), and smart contract-based financial products.
Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
Proven track record deploying systems on AWS EKS or Azure AKS using CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of cryptographic primitives including public/private key infrastructure, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and secure key management.
Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure networking, access controls, high-availability setups, and infrastructure automation.
Proficiency in SDLC practices, Agile delivery, Git-based version control, issue tracking systems, and technical documentation.
End-to-end software development experience.
Experience with taking code through testing, deployment, and production.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams (Dev, DevOps, QA) through the full delivery lifecycle.
Comfortable interacting with business users, compliance, security, and external partners, aligning technical goals with business outcomes.
Adept at navigating ambiguity and delivering creative, robust solutions under tight deadlines and evolving requirements.
Clear and persuasive communicator able to translate complex technical ideas into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Strong track record of meeting delivery milestones while upholding code quality and security standards.
Ability to coach and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework around infrastructure hosting and data management for client-facing applications, and the regulatory requirements for the Bank.
Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank.

Technical Stack

Languages & Frameworks: Python, Golang, Solidity, RESTful APIs, Microservices
Blockchain Platforms: Quorum, Hyperledger Besu, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda
Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS EKS, Azure AKS, CI/CD pipelines, Git, AWS, Azure