Blockchain Developer

Role is open to both Permanent Full-employment and freelance

Contractors can work remotely with the occasional visit.

Permanent employees need to be based in Belgium with occasional visit also

Location: Brussels, Belgium/Remote (If you are a contractor, Remote from anywhere in Europe with the very occassional visit to the office)

Key Responsibilities & Scope for Decision Making

• Research and prototype novel techniques combining blockchain technology and new crypto algorithms

• Defend the new techniques/algorithms in clear presentations which are easy to understand, but still accurate and which convince stakeholders

• Design clean SW architecture appropriate for the business context in which the SW is intended to run

• Deliver well tested, high-quality SW which runs reliably and predictably in the intended business context

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Hands-on experience developing proofs-of-concept and pilots in at least one of the blockchain platforms - Ethereum, Hyperledger, Multi-chain.

• Experience in Open source tools and technologies

• Understanding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies

• Understanding of various distributed consensus methodologies (Mining, PoS, etc).

• Strong knowledge of cryptography, including asymmetric (pub/priv key), symmetric, hash functions, encryption/signatures.

• Knowledge of versioning systems Git etc.

• Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas

HIGHLY DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience in using a number of the following languages: Java, Golang, Scala, Haskell, Erlang, C, C++

• Good Software Engineering skills, insights, and experience

• Mastery of an interpreted language like Python or Ruby

• Apart from these pure technical skills, the ideal candidate should also possess:

• The ability to be productive in a team, to assist and guide other team members when required, and to help improve the team's productivity

• The ability to work independently and pro-actively

• A strong quality orientation, combined with a pragmatic attitude to deliver

• Strong command of English

• Excellent presentation, communication and writing skills