Blockswap Labs is a research and development firm dedicated to making
blockchain technology accessible to mainstream users. We build a
permissionless stack for blockchain adoption, catalyzing crypto asset adoption
for the masses. As core contributors to the Blockswap Network, Proof of
Neutrality Network, and Restaking Cloud, we are committed to building credibly
neutral infrastructure that brings Ethereum Proof of Stake benefits to a wide
range of users and protocols.
Our team relentlessly pushes boundaries to address complex challenges in
Ethereum, its Rollup Ecosystem, and wider Web 3 integration rails. We have
delivered groundbreaking solutions such as a staking operating system for
Ethereum (Stakehouse), Programmable MPC for smart contracts, Liquid Staking
Derivatives Networks as a service, ZK Proof Block building infrastructure for
Ethereum neutral MEV stack, etc.
Our diverse and globally distributed team has introduced cutting-edge
technologies such as Generalized Intent Layer, Liquidity free bridging, MEV
PBS implementation, Encrypted Mempool, ZK Fraud-proof Routers, and MPC as a
service. As strong advocates for Credible neutrality, we adopt a security-
first approach, ensuring formal verification for all our protocol
developments.
Founded by accomplished engineers with deep expertise in distributed computing
and Smart Contracts, Blockswap Labs is passionately devoted to creating a
decentralized future.
We are looking for an experienced Fullstack Front End Engineer to join our
Engineering team. This is key in designing modern interfaces, focusing on UX
to deliver the best experience for our new lineup and existing products.
You will collaborate closely with the product, design UX/UI, and backend
engineering teams to ship features and develop new solutions for restaking
protocol interfaces and toolings.
You must have a sense of style and a passion for creating high-impact UX and
setting new standards for DeFi, with good knowledge of best practices of web3
development and Solidity web integration.
We're a startup in the growth phase and expanding our team rapidly. If you
love taking the initiative and getting things done as a self-learner, the
potential for your professional growth is unlimited as long as you are up for
new challenges. This is an executioner role for a new product; if you want to
sharpen your web 3 experience to a new level- this is the role you are waiting
for.
**Note this is a remote-only role, and the applicant must be willing to work
in UK time zones.**
Responsibilities
* Build out blockswap products dapp using React, NextJs, and web3 libraries to create responsive, performant user interfaces.
* Implement W3C-based front-end development experience with [node.js](http://node.js), React, and typescript.
* Shepherd product scope from designs and specifications to live deployments and ensure they are tested thoroughly
* Excellent written communication skills in English.
* Translate Wireframes, prototypes on figma designs, develop and maintain user Interfaces, like DeFi protocol dApps and analytics dashboard.
* You will be creating dapps interacting with Ethereum Smart Contracts written in Solidity. Additionally, you'll be deploying websites using the traditional Server/DNS approach and IPFS/ENS.
* Our dapps will interact with other services built in different levels of decentralization: REST APIs, The Graph / Infura/Alchemy/ or any other public Ethereum Node Networks.
* Contribute with the best practices to create open infrastructure and ensure it adheres to the industry standards in terms of QA
Requirements
* You must be a team player and who essential a contributor
* JavaScript/Typescript and Defi/NFT experience with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience building responsive/adaptive web applications using [W3C ARIA](https://www.w3.org/TR/wai-aria-1.1/#usage).
* Expert-level React with a preference for working with hooks, designing and developing APIs with knowledge of GraphQL backends
* Open Source software development experience with defining and delivering reusable front-end architectures and possess desirable Git and Github skills.
* Good understanding of Test Driven Development (TDD) and highly testable code with software documentation procedures
* Experience with large and complex code bases,
* Knowledge about solving blockchain UX challenges (wallets, gas, etc)
* You have previously worked for a hypergrowth company (from early startup to mid-size).
Bonus
* Excellent practical knowledge of JavaScript, React, CSS3
* Comfortable working with TypeScript, NodeJS, Hardhat, Docker, Solidity, React Native
* Familiarity with databases and full-stack frameworks (NodeJS/Express, CSS, HTML, Typescript),
* You understand client-server communication: HTTP, REST, caching and Graph Protocol, and Ethereum blockchain indexing experience.
* Familiarity with [Node.js](http://Node.js), bash scripting, CI services like Github Actions, TravisCI
* Good grip on Web3 technologies on Ethereum and experience with Solidity, EVM, Rust, or smart contracts
Blockswap is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace all qualified persons to apply and will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need
that requires accommodation, please feel free to let us know.
Blockswap Labs focuses on Software Engineering and Blockchain /
Cryptocurrency. Their company has offices in San Francisco and London. They
have a small team that's between 11-50 employees.
You can view their website at <https://www.blockswap.network/> or find them on
[Twitter](https://twitter.com/blockswap_team).
