Senior Blockchain Developer

Job Title: Senior Blockchain Developer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3 days onsite per week)

Duration: 12 months

Need to have experience with Java development as well as Blockchain. The Blockchain Developer will represent the Digital Asset Innovation development team and play a key role supporting the digital transformation of assets and asset servicing functions leveraging emerging technologies such as cloud technologies, distributed ledgers, machine learning, cognitive algorithms etc., to position client to be a key participant in the digital future.

As a Blockchain Developer, you are responsible for developing application features and interfaces using blockchain technology, as well as designing and developing a system that is secure, reliable, and scalable. Your primary goal for this job role will be designing, implementing, and administering a secure blockchain network. You should be highly knowledgeable about various blockchain technologies, have an excellent understanding of cryptography and its uses in the blockchain network, and be knowledgeable about packing & deploying apps via CI/CD pipelines to a cloud platform.

To succeed in this job role, you should possess excellent communication skills, a keen eye for details, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Java Spring Boot experience is a must
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience working as a Blockchain Developer or a similar role in the IT department
• Experience leading to a complete understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Expertise in building robust systems (resiliency, fault tolerance, scalability) at scale
• Demonstrated excellent ability to code in various languages such as Solidity, Java, Node.js, Python, Go, Rust and others
• Experience in working with various types of cryptography to secure data
• Outstanding understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of various cybersecurity guidelines and protocols
• Strong understanding and knowledge of various kinds of cyberattacks
• Ability to work in a team or individually as and when required

• Experience working with Cloud platforms such as MS Azure, AWS preferred

• Architect, develop and deploy decentralized applications providing permissioned access to data at both the smart contract and protocol level
• Develop and interact with Smart Contracts implemented on most common Blockchain/DLT technology platforms
• Oracle development (connecting off-chain data to the blockchain)
• Construct integration libraries to interface with our server and APIs
• Collaborate closely with the rest of the engineering team to review application requirements, help plan implementation details and estimate delivery timelines
• Provide mentorship to your peers in the engineering team through education on best practices
• Prepare documentation on the blockchain development processes
• Adhere to all the rules and regulations of data protection for digital payments
• Stay updated with the latest crypto technologies for data protection