Software Engineer, Blockchain & Distributed Systems

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Responsibilities

• ▹Write clean, maintainable code following team coding standards and best practices
• ▹Implement features and functionality based on technical specifications
• ▹Debug and resolve software defects with guidance from senior team members
• ▹Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality
• ▹Participate in code reviews
• ▹Support integration activities with APIs, databases and external systems
• ▹Document code and technical processes clearly
• ▹Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers and QA teams
• ▹Learn and apply software development principles, design patterns and fintech domain knowledge

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• ▹0-5 years of professional software development experience (internships and academic projects count)
• ▹Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java or Rust)
• ▹Understanding of fundamental programming concepts: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming
• ▹Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• ▹Self-starter able to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, with high-quality customer engagement
• ▹Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• ▹Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly
• ▹English

Nice to have

• ▹Basic understanding of blockchain, distributed systems or cryptography concepts
• ▹Exposure to API design and RESTful services
• ▹Interest in cryptocurrency, digital assets or decentralized technologies
• ▹Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• ▹Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerization (Docker)
• ▹Understanding of agile development methodologies
• ▹Contributions to open-source projects or a personal coding portfolio
• ▹Interest in progressing into senior development or architecture roles

Soft skills

About the company

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers. It is a market leader in Bitcoin security and Layer-2 technologies, building products that make financial systems more efficient and secure.