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Blockchain Engineers

Bright Outlook

Computer and Mathematical (15-1299)

Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.

Median Annual Wage

$108,970/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+8.2%

Annual Openings

31

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Technology (49)

Structured query language SQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

Spring Framework

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5

Spring Boot

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5

Splunk Enterprise

Category: Cloud-based management software | Hot Technology

4.5

React

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5

Python

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5

PostgreSQL

Category: Object oriented data base management software | Hot Technology

4.5

Oracle Java

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5

NoSQL

Category: Data base management system software | Hot Technology

4.5

Node.js

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5

MySQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

MongoDB

Category: Data base management system software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft Azure software

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5

Linux

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5

Git

Category: File versioning software | Hot Technology

4.5

TypeScript

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

GitHub

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5

Kubernetes

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5

Jenkins CI

Category: Enterprise application integration software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

JavaScript

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5

IBM Terraform

Category: Configuration management software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Google Angular

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5

Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation

Category: Cloud-based management software | Hot Technology

4.5

Amazon Web Services AWS software

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

Ansible software

Category: Expert system software | Hot Technology

4.5

Apache Kafka

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5

Atlassian Confluence

Category: Project management software | Hot Technology

4.5

Atlassian JIRA

Category: Content workflow software | Hot Technology

4.5

C

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5

Docker

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5

Go

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5

Web framework software

Category: Web platform development software | In Demand

4.0

Low-level virtual machine LLVM compilers

Category: Compiler and decompiler software

4.0

Rust programming language

Category: Development environment software

4.0

Software libraries

Category: Development environment software

4.0

Solidity

Category: Development environment software | In Demand

4.0

Source code editor software

Category: Program testing software

4.0

Operating system software

Category: Operating system software

3.0

RESTful API

Category: Web platform development software | In Demand

3.0

Microservices Architecture

Category: Application server software

3.0

Software as a service SaaS

Category: Cloud-based data access and sharing software

3.0

RabbitMQ

Category: Object or component oriented development software

3.0

Amazon Kinesis

Category: Data base management system software

3.0

Amazon Elastic Container Service ECS

Category: Application server software

3.0

Kotlin

Category: Development environment software

3.0

Oracle Java Message Service JMS

Category: Object or component oriented development software

3.0

Enterprise application integration EAI software

Category: Enterprise application integration software | In Demand

3.0

Amazon Simple Storage Service S3

Category: Storage networking software

3.0

Grafana Labs Grafana Cloud

Category: Graphical user interface development software | In Demand

3.0

Work Styles (21)

Attention to Detail

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

5.0

Dependability

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

5.0

Integrity

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

4.3

Cautiousness

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

3.6

Intellectual Curiosity

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

2.9

Achievement Orientation

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

2.1

Adaptability

A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

1.4

Perseverance

A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

1.0

Stress Tolerance

A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

1.0

Initiative

A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

1.0

Social Orientation

A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

1.0

Optimism

A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

1.0

Cooperation

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

1.0

Empathy

A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

1.0

Sincerity

A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

1.0

Humility

A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

1.0

Leadership Orientation

A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

1.0

Self-Control

A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

1.0

Self-Confidence

A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

1.0

Tolerance for Ambiguity

A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

1.0

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

1.0

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