Blockstream - Software Engineer, Blockchain & Distributed Systems
Requirements
• Basic understanding of blockchain, distributed systems, or cryptography concepts • Exposure to API design and RESTful services • Interest in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or decentralized technologies • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerization (Docker) • Understanding of agile development methodologies • Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding portfolio • Interest in progressing into senior development or architecture roles • 🔒 Stay Safe from Job ScamsAll official Blockstream communication will come from an @blockstream.com email address. We will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact us at [email protected]. Learn more about avoiding job scams here. • Stay Safe from Job Scams
Responsibilities
• Write clean, maintainable code following team coding standards and best practices • Implement features and functionality based on technical specifications • Debug and resolve software defects with guidance from senior team members • Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality • Participate in code reviews to learn from experienced developers • Support integration activities with APIs, databases, and external systems • Document code and technical processes clearly • Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams • Learn and apply software development principles, design patterns, and fintech domain knowledge • What We Look for In You (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) • 0-5 years of professional software development experience (internships and academic projects count) • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, or Rust) • Understanding of fundamental programming concepts: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows • Self-starter with proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, demonstrating high-quality and high-touch customer engagement throughout all phases of delivery • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail • Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly • Languages: English required; Swiss German/German, French and/or Italian a plus • Location: Switzerland, with focus on Lugano
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