Junior Blockchain Developer - Distributed Ledger Technology

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Junior Blockchain Developer / Blockchain EngineerMy client is a distributed ledger software house looking for Junior Developers to help shape the revolution of the financial services industry. For the Junior Blockchain Engineer position, you will not require you to have a specific degree or know a specific programming language. However they do require a strong intrinsic motivation to learn and to actively show initiative. Proven experience in the skills listed below will provide for a higher commensurate salary and/or equity package.My client builds distributed ledger technology to optimise legacy processes of today's post-trade financial industry. Since it has been founded, the firm has successfully closed several funding rounds, built the core team as well as a strong advisory board, live tested our product with major market stakeholders, completed various projects, and organically generated a very strong and attractive project pipeline.On a day to day basis you would be involved in the following:

Work on and advance one of the most advanced blockchain systems in the sector.Research and implement the most recent advances in e.g. scalability and confidentiality.Collaborate on visible client projects by tailoring solutions to meet specific requirements.

What my client will offer you:

Recognized Blockchain provider with a proprietary core product as basis for growth.Flexible start-up ethos and open-source project like culture.Experienced and unique mix of technology and business experts.Interaction with all layers of the company and training on the job.Competitive salary with participation in an equity program.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Computer Science degree, or another STEM degree with a year's programming experience.Mindset to be effective in a start-up within a fluid and agile environment.Understanding of blockchain systems.Able to investigate and solve problems autonomously.Intrinsic motivation to learn and grow; flexible and multi-thread working style.Fluency in English; must be eligible to work in the UK.

Experience - Not Essential, But More Is Better

Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.Understanding of computer networks and distributed systems.Understanding of computer security.Knowledge of practical cryptography.

If this sounds like a role that could be of interest to you, please send your most recent Cv to [email protected]. They are looking to line up interviews from Monday 12th February. Please include any experience in blockchain projects that you have or your motivations for getting into this sector. They will be looking to pay up to £40k per annum for this position.