Senior Software Engineer (Smart Contracts) at Dwight Patterson Consultants

Dwight Patterson Consultants - We are a leading workforce solutions company, offering flexible placement, permanent placement, outsourcing and managed services across all sectors. Our top specialist recruitment professionals have a strong track record in their respective recruitment disciplines, specialize in providing an adaptable-people solution that responds to, and evolve with our client’s needs. Our approach imbibes complete discretion, integrity, and professionalism.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Smart Contracts)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• As a Senior Software Engineer (Smart Contracts), some of your job responsibilities include the following:
• Support the design and development of upgradeable smart contracts (such as ERC 20 & possibly ERC 1404) to support upgrades.
• Work with the team to produce scalable and functional applications that meet specifications.
• Perform code reviews, inspecting code quality and assuring process adherence.
• Analyze and contribute to user stories by discussing with the product owner.
• Provide support and maintain the optimal functioning of the blockchain payment smart contract and related services.
• Training & providing guidance to junior developers and new hires on company frameworks.
• Actively participate in scrum processes with team members.

Requirements
We would love to meet someone with:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field of study.
• A minimum of 5 years’ related work experience. Experience as Lead Software
• Engineer/Software Development Lead (Smart Contracts) is an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of agile software development i.e., SCRUM methodology.
• Strong knowledge in using Solidity and DApp development in developing smart contracts and interacting with any Ethereum or any EVM-based blockchain platform.
• Knowledge of blockchain development languages and frameworks such as Vyper, Anchor, Hardhat,
• Truffle, dapptools, ethers.js, web3.js.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js/Java/C#/Golang/Rust.
• Knowledge of implementing secure storage and signing of custodial wallets.
• Good understanding of Blockchain technology, crypto currencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc), various consensus protocols (Proof of Work, Proof of Stake & Proof of Authority).
• Good Understanding of cryptography, symmetric/asymmetric (public/private key), hash functions.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks/projects and support a team.
• Contribution to open source projects on Blockchain/cryptocurrencies and experience setting up an enterprise and permissioned blockchain platform such as Hyperledger Besu are nice-to-haves.
• Our Ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• He/She will have great
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.