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Weekday (YC W21)

Smart Contract Engineer

Weekday (YC W21)
India · Full-time · Associate

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Key Responsibilities

  • Smart Contract Development:
  • Design, develop, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on blockchain platforms, specifically Solana (Rust) or Ethereum (Solidity).
  • Ensure the implementation of best practices for smart contract security and performance, preventing vulnerabilities and ensuring scalability.
  • Data-Intensive Applications:
  • Build and maintain data-intensive applications that interact with smart contracts and blockchain networks.
  • Develop solutions to optimize data storage, retrieval, and interaction between applications and blockchain systems.
  • Database Optimization:
  • Optimize databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL to support blockchain applications, ensuring fast data access and efficient processing of large-scale data.
  • Troubleshoot and fine-tune database performance, addressing bottlenecks and improving system reliability.
  • CI/CD and Production Issue Management:
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment of smart contracts and blockchain applications.
  • Proactively monitor live systems and identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to deploy new features and address technical challenges in production.
  • System Design and Development:
  • Lead the design and development of blockchain systems and smart contracts from the ground up.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the system meets functional, technical, and performance requirements.
  • Collaboration and Mentoring:
  • Collaborate with a team of talented engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them improve their skills and contribute to the success of the team.

Requirements

  • Experience:
  • 4+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on blockchain development and smart contract programming.
  • Proficiency in Rust (for Solana) or Solidity (for Ethereum) for smart contract development.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of blockchain technologies and experience working with smart contracts.
  • Expertise in database optimization for high-performance, scalable applications, including experience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience in troubleshooting production issues and optimizing the performance of live blockchain systems.
  • Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
  • A passion for learning and staying updated with the latest trends in blockchain technology.

Nice To Have

  • Familiarity with other blockchain technologies and platforms.
  • Experience with building decentralized applications (dApps) and integrating them with smart contracts.
  • Exposure to DeFi protocols and knowledge of various consensus mechanisms.

Skills: rust,blockchain development,version control,mongodb,smart contract development,git,database optimization,smart contracts,data-intensive applications,postgresql,cd,troubleshooting,solidity,ci,ci/cd pipelines

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Posted
Dec 13, 2024
Type
Full-time
Level
Associate
Location
Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Industries

Human Resources Services

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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