Design, develop, and secure blockchain solutions including smart contracts and DApps. Collaborate with teams to integrate, optimize performance, audit security, document projects, and provide technical support and training.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Blockchain Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in blockchain technology, smart contract development, and decentralized applications. As a Blockchain Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting a variety of blockchain-based projects, ensuring their security, reliability, and performance.
Responsibilities:
Blockchain Development:
- Design, develop, and implement blockchain solutions, including smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document project requirements.
- Ensure the security and integrity of blockchain systems.
Smart Contract Development:
- Write, test, and deploy smart contracts on various blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and others.
- Audit and optimize existing smart contracts for security and efficiency.
Protocols and Consensus Algorithms:
- Research and implement consensus algorithms and cryptographic techniques for blockchain networks.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to blockchain development.
Integration:
- Integrate blockchain solutions with existing systems and applications.
- Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration of blockchain components.
Performance Optimization:
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks in blockchain networks.
- Optimize and scale existing blockchain infrastructure.
Security:
- Implement security best practices to safeguard blockchain systems against vulnerabilities and attacks.
- Conduct regular security audits and code reviews.
Documentation:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all blockchain-related projects.
- Provide technical support and training to other team members as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in blockchain development, including smart contract development and DApp deployment.
- Solid understanding of blockchain technologies, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity, JavaScript, Python, or Go.
- Experience with blockchain platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Skills:
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- Strong understanding of key blockchain concepts (finality, MEV, reorgs, gas fees, etc)
- Experience analyzing on-chain data and blockchain explorers (Etherscan, Solscan, Blockchain, etc.)
- Knows the difference between proof of work vs proof of stake consensus mechanisms
- Understanding of DAO structures and governance models (goes hand in hand with #3)
- Knows how crypto staking is performed (goes hand in hand with #3)
- Has experience with Bitgo, Anchorage, and Coinbase
- Understanding of wallet architectures (custodial vs non-custodial, multi-sig, MPC, cold wallets)
- Understands “Crypto Actions” — for example, hard vs soft forks in the network, airdrops, token swaps, rights issues, mergers/acquisitions
- Knowledge of crypto regulatory landscape (compliance, KYC/AML, FATF Travel Rule)
- Experience with crypto tax implications and accounting tools
- Knowledge of cross-chain protocols and interoperability solutions (bridges, wrapped tokens)
- Solidity programming language
- Experience in deploying smart contracts to the Ethereum network
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 38,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 135,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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