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
1. Design and implement decentralised applications and smart contracts on several platforms
2. Determine blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and data structures
3. Remain up to date on the latest technologies and frameworks
4. Integrate appropriate tools and libraries to enhance blockchain functionality
5. Conduct security audits to ensure the confidentiality of blockchain data
6. Optimise blockchain performance and deal with scalability challenges
7. Work with software developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to integrate solutions
8. Collaborate with third parties to implement solutions
9. Test and debug blockchain applications to resolve issues
10. Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation
11. Research emerging blockchain technologies and propose innovative solutions
12. Contribute to other relevant projects
13. Prepare documentation on solutions, including architecture, deployment, and maintenance
14. Train internal teams on blockchain technologies
Blockchain Engineer’s Skills Required
15. Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
16. Proven experience as a Blockchain Engineer or similar
17. Highly proficient in blockchain protocols, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic techniques
18. Strong programming skills in Solidity, Java, Python, or C++, etc.
19. Good experience with blockchain development frameworks (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Binance Smart Chain)
20. Knowledge of decentralised finance (DeFi) (non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is desirable)
21. Familiarity with smart contract security best practices
22. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
23. Effective communication and teamworking
24. Entrepreneurial approach