Blockchain Engineer

Reference:

MS TI 778124

Sector:

Developer, Development & Programming, Engineers and Maintenance, Java Developer, Other, Programmer, Software Developer , Software Engineer, Systems Engineer

Salary:

£130,000 to £180,000 Per Annum

Benefits:

Remote Based

Town/City:

Remote

Contract Type:

Contract

We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Blockchain sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled Blockchain Engineer on a remote basis. The role holder will develop applications solutions and smart contracts.

Remote Contract, 6-12 months: £130,000 - £180,000 (pro-rata), dependent on experience

Blockchain Engineer’s Core Duties

  • Design and implement decentralised applications and smart contracts on several platforms
  • Determine blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and data structures
  • Remain up to date on the latest technologies and frameworks
  • Integrate appropriate tools and libraries to enhance blockchain functionality
  • Conduct security audits to ensure the confidentiality of blockchain data
  • Optimise blockchain performance and deal with scalability challenges
  • Work with software developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to integrate solutions
  • Collaborate with third parties to implement solutions
  • Test and debug blockchain applications to resolve issues
  • Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation
  • Research emerging blockchain technologies and propose innovative solutions
  • Contribute to other relevant projects
  • Prepare documentation on solutions, including architecture, deployment, and maintenance
  • Train internal teams on blockchain technologies

Blockchain Engineer’s Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Proven experience as a Blockchain Engineer or similar
  • Highly proficient in blockchain protocols, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic techniques
  • Strong programming skills in Solidity, Java, Python, or C++, etc.
  • Good experience with blockchain development frameworks (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Binance Smart Chain)
  • Knowledge of decentralised finance (DeFi) (non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is desirable)
  • Familiarity with smart contract security best practices
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Effective communication and teamworking
  • Entrepreneurial approach

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