Job Description
Core Developer (Full Stack)
Locations: Remote, Eastern Time Zone, Greater Toronto Area
About Us
We are a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol focused on creating transparent and reliable DeFi experiences for users while maintaining core principles of decentralization and composability.
Role Summary
Our Core Developers are dedicated to serving the community and DAO. As part of a highly motivated, and versatile team, they work
collaboratively across the stack, contributing their expertise wherever needed to drive the protocol's success.
These software development specialists possess a deep understanding of DeFi and extensive experience interacting with blockchain protocols. They have a strong foundation in computer science principles and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology.
With a passion for building cutting-edge DeFi solutions, core contributors are committed to creating secure, efficient, and user-friendly
products that align with the protocol's mission of providing transparent and reliable DeFi experiences. They take a proactive approach to problem-solving, anticipating potential challenges and developing innovative solutions to ensure the protocol's smooth operation and continued growth.
As key contributors of the Protocol team, they work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to define, prioritize, and implement protocol features and improvements. They are effective communicators and collaborators, able to clearly articulate technical concepts and contribute to strategic decision-making.
By combining their technical expertise with a strong work ethic and a commitment to the community, core developers play a vital role in shaping the future of DeFi and driving the protocol's success in the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain data, backend and front end services to support the protocol's functionality
Collaborate with other core contributors and community members to define and prioritize protocol features and improvements
Write comprehensive documentation for smart contracts, backend services, data queries and front end integrations
Help community members create onchain payloads for governance
proposals the community puts forward
Conduct thorough testing and auditing to ensure the security and reliability of the protocol
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in DeFi and
blockchain technology
Work closely with other community members on Discord, Discourse, and Github
Design and implement core smart contracts for our DeFi protocol using Solidity
Qualifications
Deep understanding of DeFi concepts, protocols, and ecosystem
Familiarity with foundational DeFi protocols such as Uniswap, Compound, Aave, etc.
Familiarity with blockchain development tools such as Foundry, OpenZeppelin, etc.
Familiarity with Solidity and interacting with onchain protocols
Experience with backend development using Node.js, Go, or similar
technologies
Experience with front end development using React.js
Experience with SQL queries. Bonus for experience with Dune analytics or similar blockchain data tooling
Knowledge of cryptographic principles and security best practices for smart contract development
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically about complex systems
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a
distributed team
Passion for DeFi and commitment to building transparent, reliable, and user- friendly solutions
Experience working will small teams in a startup like environment
Job Tags
Contract work, Remote job,