Blockchain Application Developer

Sprytech Ltd
Slough
3 weeks ago
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We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic and practical software engineer with a keen interest in current blockchain technology. Using your experience of different blockchain technologies and software engineering best practices you will be involved in the design and implementation of secure and scalable applications that are transforming the supply chain industry. You will take an active part in team discussions and code reviews and you will work collaboratively with your colleagues to identify, prioritise and deliver features which bring value to the core platform and applications running on top of it.

Sprytech is a small, focused, flat team of software, security, blockchain and devops engineers and we are looking for people to not only help us deliver our requirements but also to add to our existing broad and diverse knowledge base.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implementation of blockchain aspects of our core solution for a supply chain traceability in line with software engineering best practices
  • Working with the wider engineering team in implementing our core platform and helping them work with and understand blockchain technologies
  • Working closely with product and project management on identifying and prioritising features

Requirements

  • Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, BootStrap, Angular
  • Database: SQL, MySQL
  • Version Control: GIT, SVN
  • Blockchain understanding (at least two): Ethereum, Hyperledger, Tezos, EOS, IOTA, Hedera
  • Technical Skills: Problem Solving, Debugging proficiency, Product testing

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Slough

Salary: Market Rates (Based on experience)

Education and Qualification:

  • BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Information Security or equivalent

Experience:

  • Min 5 years software development or more

If you think you are a suitable candidate for this job title and hold all necessary skills, please apply by submitting your CV. Salary will be determined from experience.


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