Academic Assistant with Blockchain Background

Tijarah Holdings Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tijarah Holdings Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Academic Assistant with a strong Blockchain background to support research and curriculum development.

The role focuses on embedding secure, decentralized protocols and intelligent banking APIs into the LMS to enable automated micro-credentials, tokenized student economies, and verifiable proof-of-competency. You will work on LMS integration (LTI), Open Banking simulations, smart contract modules, and DIDs, while mentoring students and co-authoring

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD candidate in Computer Science, Fintech, Financial Engineering, or a highly related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in blockchain development or financial software engineering.

Responsibilities

• LMS Technical Integration: Embed Web3 wallets, DIDs, and smart contracts into the LMS.
• Banking 5.0 Application: Implement Open Banking APIs and AI-driven credit scoring labs inside the LMS.
• Curriculum & Lab Design: Build fintech labs, coding assignments, and smart contract simulations.
• Research Support: Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, and co-author papers on DeFi and tokenomics.
• Student Mentorship: Guide students through blockchain debugging and cryptographic principles.

Skills

Blockchain Architecture

Open Banking

LMS Integration

Cryptography

Smart Contracts

Web3

Education

MS/PhD candidate in CS/Fintech

Tools

LMS LTI

Node.js

Python

AWS/Azure

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Academic Assistant with Blockchain Background

Job Description: Academic Assistant – Blockchain & Banking 5.0 Integration

Job Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking Academic Assistant with a strong background in Blockchain Architectureand Banking 5.0 concepts (AI-driven financial systems, IoT payments, and hyper-personalized open banking). In this role, you will assist faculty in cutting-edge research, curriculum development, and technical execution. The primary technical focus will be developing and embedding secure, decentralized blockchain protocols and intelligent banking APIs directly into our Learning Management System (LMS) to enable automated micro-credentials, tokenized student economies, and verifiable proof-of-competency. [1, 2]

Key Responsibilities

• LMS Technical Integration: Architect and embed Web3 wallets, smart contracts, and decentralized identities (DIDs) into the institutional LMS (e.g., Moodle, Canvas).
• Banking 5.0 Application: Implement simulated or live Banking 5.0 infrastructures (Open Banking APIs, AI-driven credit scoring models, real-time settlement protocols) inside the LMS for hands-on student sandboxes.
• Curriculum & Lab Design: Build technical lab environments, coding assignments, and smart contract simulation modules for fintech courses.
• Research Support: Conduct literature reviews, execute data analysis, and co-author papers on decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenomics, and next-generation banking ecosystems.
• Student Mentorship: Guide undergraduate and postgraduate students through complex blockchain debugging, cryptographic principles, and financial systems engineering.

Required Technical Skills

• Blockchain Ecosystems: Solidity, Rust, Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and Web3 libraries (web3.js/ethers.js). [1, 2, 3]
• Banking 5.0 & Fintech APIs: Experience with Open Banking standards, RESTful APIs, CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), and AI/ML model integration for automated finance.
• LMS & Software Integration: Proficiency with LMS LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) standards, Node.js, Python, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure). [1]
• Cryptography: Solid grasp of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), public-key infrastructure (PKI), and secure data hashing. [1]

Education & Experience

Master’s degree or PhD candidate in Computer Science, Fintech, Financial Engineering, or a highly related field.

2+ years of hands-on experience in blockchain development or financial software engineering.

Technical Roadmap: Integrating Blockchain & Banking 5.0 into an LMS

To evaluate your candidate or guide the implementation, use this structured four-layer technical roadmap:

1. Identity & Access Layer (The Foundation)

Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs): Replace traditional usernames/passwords with Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) protocols so students control their own academic data.

Wallet Connection: Integrate a Web3 wallet extension gateway (like MetaMask or WalletConnect) straight into the LMS login page. [1]

2. Banking 5.0 & Financial Sandbox Layer (The FinTech Engine)

Open Banking Simulator: Connect the LMS via LTI protocols to a secure financial sandbox utilizing Open Banking APIs to simulate automated credit-scoring and AI wealth-management labs.

Programmable Tokenomics: Build a simulated \"Campus Token Economy\" inside the LMS. Students receive automated, real-time micro-payments (tokens) via smart contracts upon completing specific modules or peer-reviews (AI-driven incentive mechanics).

3. Credentialing & Ledger Layer (The Security Core)

Verifiable Credentials (VCs): Issue cryptographically signed achievements that map directly to the W3C Verifiable Credentials standard.

On-Chain Soulbound Tokens (SBTs): Mint non-transferable tokens to the student's wallet upon course completion, acting as a permanent, tamper-proof, public proof of skill. [1, 2]

4. Middleware & LTI Bridge (The Connection)

LTI 1.3 Advantage: Securely pass data between the LMS gradebook and external blockchain node networks without exposing private student identities publicly.

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