Blockchain Developer
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Full Job Description
Blockchain Developer with strong solidity & smart contract development experience is required for a growing startup on a remote basis. The startup is fast-paced and taking first steps to building a next-generation option platform for institutional users.
Plenty of greenfield development is on our roadmap, and they have the vision that is ripe for creativity & innovation to flourish around.
Who You Are
- Curious, communicative, and determined to make a difference.
- You have strong Solidity & smart contract development experience (DeFi platforms in particular, Bitcoin script is a plus), and proficiency with at least one systems programming language (Java/C++/Rust/Go).
- You ensure that the components you design & build are robust, performant, and conform to a system/application architecture best fit for purpose.
- Keen to take ownership of not just your work, but also the systems we build as a whole and the product that drives them.
- You take pride in your work and focus on quality, while also being pragmatic in your approach, looking to deliver value to our users rather than just to write code
- You are always ready to roll your sleeves up to solve a problem and would always strive to use the best tool for the job, even if it means going outside your comfort zone in terms of familiarity with said tool.
- Innovation, leadership, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a highly distributed team environment are essential to your success
Core Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement secure and efficient smart contracts for the platform, and drive for innovation as part of this.
- Collaborate closely with the CTO, Senior Software Engineers and Research Analysts to shape architecture and translate it into smart contract functionalities.
- Work in tandem with the front-end developer to craft seamless end-to-end user experiences.
- Take ownership of the entire software development process, from inception to deployment and maintenance.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in blockchain and smart contract development.
Required Skills
- Strong experience in smart contract development (Solidity), particularly in decentralised finance (Ethereum DeFi) applications.
- Fluency in blockchain / web3 technologies and protocols.
- Proficiency in a systems programming language such as C/C++/Java/Rust/Go
- Proven ability to work independently, take project ownership, and drive initiatives to completion.
- Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage your time and tasks within a highly distributed development team without supervision.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / related field, or equivalent level of technical knowledge (if self-taught, bootcamp, etc)
Desirable Skills
- Experience or interest in Bitcoin script.
- Experience auditing smart contracts or collaborating with smart contract auditing firms.
- Active participation in the blockchain ecosystem as a user
Benefits
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial startup environment, guided by a team of experts with decades of experience in large investment banks and funds.
- Be at the forefront of crypto derivatives innovation and enjoy significant upside along with the growth of this space
Blockchain Developer
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