Job Overview
Principal Engineer – Blockchain & Advanced Payments Infrastructure – Kuwait
Location: Remote (Kuwait-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior Engineering Role
Sector: Fintech | Blockchain Payments | Digital Assets
Overview
An exceptional opportunity for a senior fintech technologist to lead the engineering of next-generation blockchain and digital payment infrastructure solutions. The Principal Engineer – Blockchain & Advanced Payments Infrastructure will architect secure, scalable, and interoperable digital payment frameworks supporting real-time transactions, tokenized assets, and cross-border remittance ecosystems.
Operating remotely within the Kuwaiti fintech landscape, this role bridges high-performance engineering with financial innovation, advancing Kuwait’s transition toward frictionless digital payments and programmable financial ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and implement blockchain-based payment platforms ensuring secure, high-throughput transaction environments.
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Integrate multi-chain interoperability and tokenized asset management protocols for digital payment systems.
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Develop smart contract frameworks supporting programmable finance and real-time asset settlement.
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Architect cloud-native payment APIs compliant with global standards such as ISO 20022, PCI DSS, and SWIFT GPI.
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Lead technical governance for data integrity, cybersecurity, and transaction privacy.
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Collaborate with cross-border fintech partners to align technology infrastructure with regional and international interoperability initiatives.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Financial Systems Engineering, or Distributed Technologies.
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8–12 years of experience in blockchain, digital payments, or fintech infrastructure development.
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Expertise in Solidity, Rust, or Go for smart contract and protocol development.
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Deep understanding of DLT interoperability (Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, Ethereum) and cryptographic security principles.
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Proven track record of designing scalable, secure, real-time financial systems.
Core Competencies
Blockchain architecture | Payments innovation | Cloud-native systems | Cryptographic engineering | Fintech infrastructure strategy
Remuneration
Competitive international engineering package with equity participation opportunities, full remote enablement, and annual inclusion in GCC fintech infrastructure summits.
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