Lead Blockchain Software Developer

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Lead Blockchain Software Developer with a focus on developing business features and integrating data sources in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software development experience, especially in Java and Scala, along with expertise in blockchain technology. Responsibilities include optimizing application performance and collaborating on projects that advance digital transformation in the capital markets industry. A mid-senior level position offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• 5+ years of experience in Java.
• 2+ years of development with Scala.
• 2+ years experience with React JS or similar technologies.
• 1+ years experience with blockchain and distributed application design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver business features integrating data sources into the user interface.
• Collaborate on a blockchain-based securities lending system.
• Develop solutions to complex challenges, including coding and debugging.
• Optimize application performance through analysis and tuning.
• Recommend technologies and tools for improving systems.

Skills

Java

Scala

React JS

Blockchain

DevOps

Python

Akka

BDD methodologies

Automation testing

Messaging/datastores

Tools

GIT

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Rancher

Harness

Job description

Lead Blockchain Software Developer

Salary: Open + Bonus

Location: Chicago, IL or Coppell, TX

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

*This role is open to H1B transfer*

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development
• 5+ years of experience in Java
• 2+ years of development experience with Scala
• 2+ years of experience in react js or similar technologies
• 1+ years of experience with distributed application design & blockchain
• Experience with Akka or other actor-based systems
• Experience with DevOps and CICD tools (GIT, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Harness, Rancher)
• Experience with BDD methodologies & automated acceptance testing
• Web and Mobile Application development experience
• Understanding of message brokers, Queues and distributed datastores (Kafka, MQ, Redis, Splunk)
• Experience with continuous integration tools and techniques, automating processes, and writing scripts using Python and other languages.
• Proficient in the following types of testing: unit, integration, system, functional, non-functional, regression, performance, security, and acceptance

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of business features, integrating a variety of upstream data sources and presenting data through the user interface, all while enriching and advancing the platform.
• Work alongside experts that are building a next generation blockchain-based securities lending system, and paving the future of digital transformation in the capital markets industry
• Collaborate with others to deliver complex projects which may involve multiple systems
• Develop solutions to complex technical challenges while coding, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and documenting the systems you develop
• Optimize application performance through analysis, code refactoring, and system tuning
• Recommend technologies and tools that improve the efficiency and quality of company systems and development processes.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries: Information Technology & Services and Capital Markets