Blockchain Developer - Dallas, TX

Photon · United States

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Blockchain Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in blockchain technology, smart contract development, and decentralized applications. As a Blockchain Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting a variety of blockchain-based projects, ensuring their security, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities:

Blockchain Development:

  • Design, develop, and implement blockchain solutions, including smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document project requirements.
  • Ensure the security and integrity of blockchain systems.

Smart Contract Development:

  • Write, test, and deploy smart contracts on various blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and others.
  • Audit and optimize existing smart contracts for security and efficiency.

Protocols and Consensus Algorithms:

  • Research and implement consensus algorithms and cryptographic techniques for blockchain networks.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to blockchain development.

Integration:

  • Integrate blockchain solutions with existing systems and applications.
  • Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration of blockchain components.

Performance Optimization:

  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks in blockchain networks.
  • Optimize and scale existing blockchain infrastructure.

Security:

  • Implement security best practices to safeguard blockchain systems against vulnerabilities and attacks.
  • Conduct regular security audits and code reviews.

Documentation:

  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all blockchain-related projects.
  • Provide technical support and training to other team members as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in blockchain development, including smart contract development and DApp deployment.
  • Solid understanding of blockchain technologies, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity, JavaScript, Python, or Go.
  • Experience with blockchain platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

    • Strong understanding of key blockchain concepts (finality, MEV, reorgs, gas fees, etc)
    • Experience analyzing on-chain data and blockchain explorers (Etherscan, Solscan, Blockchain, etc.)
    • Knows the difference between proof of work vs proof of stake consensus mechanisms
    • Understanding of DAO structures and governance models (goes hand in hand with #3)
    • Knows how crypto staking is performed (goes hand in hand with #3)
    • Has experience with Bitgo, Anchorage, and Coinbase
    • Understanding of wallet architectures (custodial vs non-custodial, multi-sig, MPC, cold wallets)
    • Understands “Crypto Actions” — for example, hard vs soft forks in the network, airdrops, token swaps, rights issues, mergers/acquisitions
    • Knowledge of crypto regulatory landscape (compliance, KYC/AML, FATF Travel Rule)
    • Experience with crypto tax implications and accounting tools
    • Knowledge of cross-chain protocols and interoperability solutions (bridges, wrapped tokens)
    • Solidity programming language
    • Experience in deploying smart contracts to the Ethereum network

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