Company Overview: NexQloud is building a next-generation decentralized cloud platform (DCP) that leverages a globally distributed network of NanoServers and a Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure. Our blockchain is a Cosmos-SDK-based chain, forked from Evmos, and integrated with a robust token economy using NXQ tokens.
Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer for our Client to take full ownership of the ongoing development, upgrades, and ecosystem expansion of NexQlouds Layer 1 blockchain platform. You will be responsible for maintaining our blockchain, implementing advanced features such as governance-based wallet locks, decentralized exchange mechanisms, Hyperlane bridging, and custom consensus configurations.
Key Responsibilities: Chain Maintenance & Enhancements Maintain, monitor, and upgrade NexQlouds Cosmos-based Layer 1 blockchain.
Implement hard forks, bug fixes, and performance improvements with minimal downtime. Manage validator coordination, genesis configuration changes, and chain parameter updates. Smart Contract Development Write, test, and deploy Cosmos-based smart contracts for: o Decentralized Exchange (DEX) functionality (AMM, swaps, liquidity pools) o Wallet lock/unlock rules governed by governance proposals o Transaction volume caps and thresholds o Staking reward logic and slashing rules Optimize contract gas usage and security. Bridge Integrations & Interchain Connectivity Integrate with Hyperlane or similar bridging protocols to allow cross-chain NXQ token transfers. Implement interchain messaging and asset flow (IBC integration). Monitor relayer health and ensure uptime of cross-chain communication. Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with the CTO, DevOps team, and product stakeholders. Document architecture, smart contract logic, governance models, and upgrade plans. 2024-25 NexQloud Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Job Opening at NexQloud for Senior Blockchain Developer
Contribute to community education and ecosystem growth via GitHub, blog posts, or AMAs.
Required Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in blockchain development, with 2+ years on Cosmos SDK and/or Evmos forks. Strong proficiency in Go (Golang), Rust (for Cosmos), and Solidity (optional). Experience deploying and upgrading production blockchains. Deep understanding of staking, governance, validators, tokenomics, and IBC. Prior work on DEXs, cross-chain bridges, or smart contract-based access control is a plus. Familiarity with blockchain monitoring, RPC/WebSocket endpoints, and chain analytics. Experience with forked chains, custom module development, and network upgrades. Strong version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, and Linux-based development. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) Knowledge of Hyperlane, Axelar, or other IBC bridge protocols. Familiarity with Cosmos governance tooling (Commonwealth, Keplr, etc.). Security auditing experience or formal verification techniques. Contributions to open-source Cosmos projects.
Why Join NexQloud? Youll be at the forefront of building and maintaining the foundation of a truly decentralized, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure. Your work will influence how cloud infrastructure, token governance, and AI workloads converge on a blockchain powered platform. If you are passionate about blockchain protocol design and want to work on impactful challenges, we want to talk to you.
Apply now and help us shape the future of decentralized infrastructure at NexQloud.
Keyskills: Blockchain cosmos sdk Cicd Pipeline Axelar hyperlane
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