Smart Contract Developer

Public Policy Institute; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Policy Institute in Warwick, RI is seeking a Smart Contract Developer to own critical Node.js projects, fix complex billing edge cases, and improve system resilience. The role requires hands-on work across Linux, C#, and Node.js, with a focus on practical problem solving and clear communication.

With 5+ years in tech, you will read stack traces, design service splits into Linux-based components, and help shape the architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technology experience with ownership of projects.
• 3+ years of Node.js experience.
• 4+ years in a Smart Contract Developer role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the growth-minded edge cases in Public Policy Institute's Node.js billing nobody else wants to touch.
• Read the Linux stack traces others skim past, and trace bugs to their root.
• Sketch Resilience sequence diagrams that make the technology flow obvious to everyone.
• Slice the client-centric technology monolith into Linux services Warwick, RI can deploy alone.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and Nginx libraries.
• Tune Webpack caching so Public Policy Institute survives the Warwick launch spike on the same hardware.

Skills

Node.js

Smart Contract Development

C# proficiency

Linux debugging

Communication skills

Tools

Webpack

Nginx

Job description

Our technology stack is growing faster than our team, so Public Policy Institute is bringing on a Smart Contract Developer to keep the architecture honest. Lean on 5+ years of technology expertise to own projects, collaborate with a sharp team, and earn $94,000 - $130,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the growth-minded edge cases in Public Policy Institute's Node.js billing nobody else wants to touch
• Read the Linux stack traces others skim past, and trace bugs to their root
• Sketch Resilience sequence diagrams that make the technology flow obvious to everyone
• Slice the client-centric technology monolith into Linux services Warwick, RI can deploy alone
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and Nginx libraries
• Tune Webpack caching so Public Policy Institute survives the Warwick launch spike on the same hardware

What You'll Bring

• A solid foundation in Node.js, refined over 3+ years
• Demonstrated ability to teach what you know to someone greener
• Roughly 4+ years operating in a similar Smart Contract Developer position
• Sharp written and verbal communication, tested under scrutiny
• Hands-on proficiency with C#, ideally paired with Node.js

Public Policy Institute treats Warwick, RI as both home and laboratory, prototyping deeply technical technology ideas no larger rival would risk. We measure Smart Contract Developer success by problems solved, not hours logged at your Warwick, RI desk.

At Public Policy Institute, $94,000 - $130,000 comes with equity, learning stipments, and a flexible culture built around trust and growth.