UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Blockchain Software Developer

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Requirements:

• A relevant degree or training in a relevant discipline, e.g. Computing, Engineering, Math, Physics, etc (Master's or Ph.D. are a plus).
• Minimum one year’s solid experience in developing blockchain systems.
• Familiar with mainstream public chains, such as Bitcoin, Hyperledger, Ethereum, Tether, EOS, Ripple, and Monero.
• Sound knowledge of Linux and Cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure).
• Familiar with third-party tools such as GitHub and other open-source projects.
• Familiar with consensus mechanisms and encryption algorithms such as PoW, PoS, DPos, PBFT, RPCA, and Raft.
• Experience with software development, e.g. Java, C++, Solidity, JS, Go, Python.
• Experience developing smart contracts within existing and emerging DLTs and knowledge of standards for token contracts (e.g. ERC20).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and other aspects of Microservice Architectures and DevOps.
• Willingness to constantly learn & improve, challenging yourself to stay at the top of your game.

Responsibilities:

• To provide software development support (including blockchain coding or engineering) across BCI, especially in Research Divisions I and II.
• To provide inputs for Councils established under the BCI Fellowship Scheme.
• To support the development of Proof-of-Concept DLT applications across sectors (e.g. Finance, Energy, etc).
• To attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, demonstrate prototypes, and engage with key stakeholders.