Defi Jobs in North America

Role: Blockchain Developer

Locations: Charlotte, NC or New York, NY Hybrid (3 days on site and 2 days remote)

Duration: 12+ months

As a Blockchain / DLT Developer, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to work on complex technical requirements. You will be responsible for managing multiple engagements, prioritizing and resolving complex problems and escalating as necessary, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop blockchain-based applications, smart contracts, and decentralized protocols to address specific business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for implementing blockchain and distributed ledger technology in various domains, such as finance, supply chain, healthcare, and more.
• Implement and maintain blockchain networks, nodes, and consensus algorithms to ensure data integrity, security, and decentralization.
• Work on blockchain interoperability, scalability, and performance optimization to support high-throughput, low-latency applications.
• Conduct research and development on emerging blockchain technologies, platforms, and protocols to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for blockchain and DLT implementations, such as data privacy and security regulations.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high-quality, reliable blockchain applications.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members and stakeholders on blockchain and DLT-related topics.
• Build high-quality, low latency blockchain applications capable of handling large volumes of transactions.

You are:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in developing blockchain-based applications and smart contracts using platforms such as Ethereum, Hyperledger, or other blockchain frameworks.
• Strong understanding of decentralized consensus algorithms, cryptography, and data structures used in blockchain and DLT systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in blockchain development, such as Solidity, Go, or Java.
• Familiarity with blockchain development tools, libraries, and frameworks for building and testing decentralized applications.
• Knowledge of blockchain security best practices, cryptography, and secure coding principles.
• Experience with tokenization, token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721), and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols is advantageous.
• Understanding of blockchain scalability, interoperability, and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to address complex challenges in blockchain development.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.