Senior Blockchain Developer
Project Overview:
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 Northern Trust to be a key participant in the digital future.
Contractors Role:
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy secure, efficient, and scalable smart contracts on Ethereum-based platforms.
Lead and mentor junior developers in best practices for Solidity programming and smart contract development.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure seamless integration of smart contracts with frontend and backend components.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve the overall quality of the codebase.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in blockchain technology and contribute to the strategic direction of the team.
Skills
Expertise in Solidity programming and a deep understanding of Ethereum, smart contracts, and blockchain technology.
Experience with development tools like Truffle, Hardhat, or Remix and testing frameworks like Mocha or Chai.
Strong programming skills in other languages such as JavaScript, Java, Python, or Go.
Knowledge of ERC20, ERC721, ERC1400 and other protocols
Understanding of Smart Contracts and consensus techniques and cryptography
Expertise in developing solutions leveraging cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Experience with Ethereum SDK's and web3js/web3j Libraries
Proficiency with version control systems like Git and collaborative development tools like GitHub or GitLab.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.