Occupation · SOC 15-1299.07
Blockchain Engineers
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 wage
$108,970
$52,650–$176,800
Projected growth
+8.2%
Faster than average
Annual openings
3,850
per year
Employed (US)
439,380
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
2,507 mapped
Core skills
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal Service
Technology & tools
Amazon Elastic Container Service ECSAmazon KinesisAmazon Simple Storage Service S3Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationAmazon Web Services AWS softwareAnsible softwareApache KafkaAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRAC#C++DockerEnterprise application integration EAI softwareGitGitHubGoGoogle AngularGrafana Labs Grafana CloudIBM TerraformJavaScriptJenkins CIKotlinKubernetesLinuxLow-level virtual machine LLVM compilersMicroservices ArchitectureMicrosoft Azure softwareMongoDBMySQLNoSQLNode.jsOperating system softwareOracle JavaOracle Java Message Service JMSPostgreSQLPythonRESTful APIRabbitMQReactRust programming language
Representative tasks
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Blockchain node malfunctions — identify and escalate under direct supervision using documented troubleshooting protocols in a team development environment.Smart contract code — read and interpret existing implementations with guidance from senior engineers on a structured onboarding project.Development environment software — install, configure, and launch under direction for assigned blockchain development tasks.Database management system software — execute basic queries and retrieve records following established procedures on a permissioned ledger project.Program test cases — run predefined test scripts and log results under supervision to support quality assurance of blockchain applications.Technical documentation — draft initial versions of system notes and process descriptions under review by senior staff in an agile team setting.Business problem requirements — listen actively and summarize stakeholder needs during guided requirements-gathering sessions for blockchain solutions.Object-oriented development software — apply foundational coding patterns to implement discrete, assigned components of a smart contract system.Cloud-based management software — monitor dashboards and report anomalies following written runbooks on a supervised blockchain infrastructure team.Mathematical logic and cryptographic concepts — recognize and apply basic principles to assigned tasks under mentorship in a blockchain engineering role.
developing
System malfunctions in blockchain nodes — diagnose and resolve recurring faults with moderate oversight using established debugging tools and log analysis.Smart contract programs — test, maintain, and monitor in staging and production environments following team coding standards and CI/CD pipelines.Staff and end-user inquiries — address and resolve computer-related problems independently by applying working knowledge of blockchain protocols and application layers.Application server software — configure and tune for routine deployments on enterprise blockchain networks with limited senior review.Data integration challenges — analyze business workflows and propose blockchain-based solutions adapted from familiar design patterns in a consulting or product team context.Project management software — use to track sprint tasks, document progress, and coordinate installation of blockchain system updates across a distributed team.Storage networking and data replication — implement and validate configurations that meet performance and redundancy requirements for on-chain data management.Critical thinking skills — apply to evaluate competing technical approaches and select appropriate consensus mechanisms for mid-complexity blockchain projects.Written technical reports — produce clear analysis documents covering system performance, test outcomes, and recommended improvements for internal stakeholders.Expert system and query tools — leverage to analyze transaction data and support business decision-making on an enterprise blockchain platform.
proficient
Complex blockchain system malfunctions — autonomously investigate, isolate root causes, and restore full operation across multi-node distributed networks without supervisory guidance.End-to-end smart contract lifecycle — design, deploy, test, and maintain production-grade contracts applying advanced security patterns in a regulated industry environment.Integrated production system development — lead analysis and engineering of blockchain solutions that address multifaceted business problems across organizational units.Non-routine cryptographic and consensus challenges — evaluate and resolve using inductive and deductive reasoning in high-stakes production environments.Cloud-based and on-premises blockchain infrastructure — architect, optimize, and monitor for reliability, scalability, and security across hybrid enterprise deployments.Cross-functional stakeholder communication — convey complex technical findings and trade-off analyses clearly in both written reports and live presentations to non-technical audiences.Content workflow and data governance software — integrate into blockchain systems to ensure data integrity, auditability, and regulatory compliance.Active learning practices — continuously evaluate emerging blockchain protocols and incorporate validated innovations into production system designs.Judgment and decision-making frameworks — apply under ambiguous conditions to balance performance, cost, and risk when selecting blockchain technology stacks.Developer support and advanced troubleshooting — provide expert-level assistance to colleagues resolving complex, interdependent program and system issues in blockchain ecosystems.
advanced
Organizational blockchain engineering strategy — define and drive multi-year technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives across enterprise or multi-client portfolios.Engineering talent pipeline — mentor, evaluate, and develop blockchain engineers at all levels, establishing competency standards and career progression frameworks.Enterprise-wide system architecture — set authoritative design principles for distributed ledger infrastructure that govern scalability, interoperability, and security organization-wide.Critical systemic risks — lead post-incident reviews and institute preventive governance frameworks that reduce recurrence of major blockchain malfunctions across business units.Cross-industry blockchain innovation — champion adoption of emerging consensus mechanisms, layer-2 solutions, and tokenization models to maintain organizational competitive advantage.Executive and board-level communication — translate complex blockchain engineering outcomes and investment trade-offs into strategic narratives for senior leadership decision-making.Vendor and partner technology evaluation — lead due-diligence assessments of application server, database, and cloud-based management platforms for large-scale blockchain procurement decisions.Organizational knowledge management — author definitive standards, playbooks, and training curricula that institutionalize blockchain engineering best practices across the workforce.Integrity and innovation culture — model and enforce ethical engineering standards, responsible disclosure practices, and a culture of intellectual curiosity across all project teams.Business transformation programs — direct use of integrated blockchain technologies to solve high-complexity enterprise problems, delivering measurable operational and financial outcomes.
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