Sr. Blockchain Consulting Engineer – Remote
Published | September 10, 2023 |
Location | Manchaca, TX |
Category | Default |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
About Rewired
We are a technology Services Firm founded in 2018. Our vision is to partner with innovators bringing personal, economic, and systemic freedom through decentralized and emerging technologies. We partner with technology pioneers to rewire the world for freedom.
Rewired.one is growing fast in the expanding space of blockchain and is a company where entrepreneurship and a startup mentality are part of the culture.
Grade:
Experienced Consultant, to Manager Grade
Location: Austin, TX
This position is remote, but located in Texas. Candidate is not required to be based in Texas, but this would be an added bonus.
Job Description
The Blockchain Consulting Engineer - Energy is a pivotal role that merges technical proficiency in blockchain technology with a deep understanding of the strategic needs of Blockchain for the energy sector. The role requires providing consultation on blockchain technology, performing audits, reviewing code, mentoring team members, and significantly contributing to service enhancement initiatives for Rewired.one's customers. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in both consulting and software development like Java Scripting, with specific emphasis on blockchain platforms such as Kaledio, Hyperledger, and Quorum.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate blockchain expertise in architectural, project, and committee discussions.
- Swiftly understand existing project complexity and contribute to the refinement of blockchain solution options and configurations.
- Produce detailed analysis and reports containing recommendations specific to use cases.
- Conduct blockchain audits and reviews, emphasizing data security, scalability, and architecture.
- Develop and execute frameworks for maturity assessments and pathways to implementation, including change management phases.
- Provide strategic support to Rewired.one's customers by conducting gated project reviews, ensuring credible technology positions are communicated in executive and public messaging.
- Foster the growth of Rewired.one's customers service delivery by sharing knowledge on blockchain best practices and lessons learned.
- Serve as a blockchain expert in focus group discussions and enable partners to broaden their blockchain knowledge.
- Maintain reporting cadence, including weekly check-ins with the client, participation in interviews, workshops, and monthly executive meetings.
- Manage and contribute to diverse projects, ranging from supply chain solutions to digital identity and smart contracts code reviews.
- Assess vendor proposals based on price, time, and complexity parameters, offering recommendations for industry standardization.
- Host enablement sessions with IT technical committees, board members, and project-specific focus groups.
- Run a quality assurance process to review and audit code, including conducting smart contract audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Blockchain applications in both a consulting and software development capacity.
- Proficient in blockchain platforms such as Kaledio, Hyperledger, Hedera, Firefly and Quorum.
- Other technologies include Kafka, IPFS, PostgreSQL.
- Strong understanding of programming languages such as JavaScript or Solidity, and experience working with version control systems, primarily Git and GitHub.
- Demonstrated experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the capacity to analyze and debug complex software systems.
- A bonus will be a deep understanding of the energy sector concepts and technologies.
- Passionate about blockchain technology and its potential to impact the energy industry.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a environment with multiple customers and vendors.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and manage project timelines and deliverables.
- Experience mentoring team members and training clients on blockchain technologies and applications.
- Prior experience with digital identity and smart contract audits is highly preferred.
Management Consulting Skills
- Extensive experience in blockchain auditing processes and frameworks such as the GBA Blockchain Maturity Model.
- Expertise in conducting in-depth analysis and crafting concise executive summaries or quick facts guides.
- Superior facilitation skills for hosting enablement sessions with a variety of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated negotiation and decision-making skills to assess vendor proposals.
- Ability to efficiently manage in a fully remote environment, with communication primarily via chat and videoconferencing.
- Proficient in working with part-time team members across different areas of the organization, predominantly during central time zone hours.
- Proven ability to run quality assurance processes and review and audit code, including smart contract audits.
Compensation
We offer a competitive hourly rate for this part-time position, ranging from $75.00 to $100.00 per hour. Initially, we expect the role to require approximately 8 hours of work per week, with the potential for increased hours as the company grows and needs evolve.
Rewired.one is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Rewired.one does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.