5 High Demand Blockchain Jobs—Transition your Career to Blockchain!

Many people are surprised to learn that the concept of Blockchains first appeared in 1991. The technique resulted in blocks of information being created so that the information could not be tampered with. It was originally intended for keeping documents safe in a softcopy form.

This technology was unused for many years until the bitcoin creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, used it to create the bitcoin back in 2009.

What is a Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed ledger that’s open to anyone. An interesting property of blockchain is that once data is recorded, it is very difficult to change it. Alterations can easily be detected in the blocks, making it secure. Cryptocurrency, therefore, uses this technique to record information about the sender, receiver, and amount of coins.

In addition to applications within cryptocurrency, blockchain also is used to record virtually any transaction where security is of paramount importance. From supply chains to medical data, blockchain is an efficient tool to make data more secure. Blockchain technology has been adopted by industry giants like IBM, Samsung, as well as car manufacturers including Ford, BMW, and GM.

As blockchain technology continues its rapid growth into many different verticals, so do the available career opportunities.  Technical developers continue to be in high demand. Marketing, HR, design, and product management roles are also highly sought after.

Many people are now interested in switching to a “crypto career.”

Blockchain Career Opportunities

Blockchain Developer

A developer helps companies explore blockchain platforms that are in demand. They’re responsible for developing and optimizing blockchain protocols, while creating the architecture of the systems, and developing smart contracts and web apps. Blockchain development is a very popular career path today. These developers should ideally have experience with C++, Python, React, Node.js, Solidity, or Web3.

Blockchain developers will earn anywhere between $150,000 and $175,000 on average.

Blockchain Solution Architect

A blockchain solution architect works with the R&D team to design solutions that leverage cross-asset frameworks and concepts. This job is all about innovations and creating new solutions. A blockchain solution architect is also responsible for assigning, and connecting blockchain components with the experts, like network administrators, designers, IT specialists, and developers.

Blockchain architects have an average salary of $150,000 depending on the company and skills.

Blockchain Project Manager

The project manager oversees the operations of the blockchain team. The team is responsible for the blockchain database of the company, cryptocurrency controls, and blockchain processing systems. A blockchain expert must have the skills of a cloud project manager, while also possessing knowledge about blockchains. Excellent communication skills are required to collaborate with non-technical workers.

Blockchain project managers typically earn between $150,000 – $185,000 for this expansive role.

Blockchain Quality Engineer

When developing blockchains, there must be quality controls in place. Here’s where a quality engineer comes in. They ensure all operations have been performed well and every blockchain is secure. The smallest mistake in its development can affect everyone using this technology. Quality engineers have quality controls in place in all areas of blockchain development, including manual testing, dashboards, automation framework, and tests.

The average annual salary of a blockchain engineer in the U.S. is $157,000.

Blockchain Legal Consultant

As organizations attempt to integrate blockchains into their systems, they need to have a legal team well versed in blockchains to help them with issues that are likely to arise.

It is essential for a blockchain legal consultant to be well-versed in international law since blockchain knows no borders.

Blockchain legal consultants can expect $110,000 and above for their specialized skillset.

International Search Consultants has been a leading executive recruiting firm since 1999. Our team of experienced blockchain recruiters can help you find top talent for your critical fill blockchain job openings.

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Ann Zaslow-Rethaber is President of International Search Consultants and can be reached at [email protected] or at 888-866-7276.

Annette Krause heads up ISC’s team of Blockchain Recruiters and can be reached at [email protected] or at 888-903-3803.