shadowhunter

Senior Blockchain Engineer

Senior Blockchain Engineer with 11+ years of experience in developing scalable, secure, and decentralized applications across Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Polygon. Proficient in smart contract development with Solidity, backend infrastructure with Node.js, Go, and Python, and Web3 integrations using Ethers.js, Web3.js, and The Graph. Experienced in building DeFi platforms, NFTs, DAO tooling, and blockchain oracles. Strong knowledge of cryptographic protocols, gas optimization, and Layer 2 scaling solutions. Skilled in DevOps for blockchain deployment and CI/CD using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver production-grade Web3 systems.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $86,000

Hourly rate: $45

Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States

Residency: 🇺🇸 United States


Experience

Senior Blockchain Engineer
Freelancer(Self-Employed)
2024 - 2025
-Designed and deployed 6+ smart contracts using Solidity for DeFi, NFT, and DAO use cases, achieving zero critical vulnerabilities post-deployment. -Integrated dApps with Ethereum and BNB Chain using Web3.js and Ethers.js, enhancing user interactions via Metamask and WalletConnect. -Built REST and GraphQL APIs to support blockchain frontends and data querying with The Graph. -Engineered staking and token vesting contracts, including gas optimization and upgradeability patterns via proxies. -Developed DAO tools with snapshot integration, improving governance participation by 35%. -Built CI/CD pipeline for smart contract testing and deployment using Hardhat and GitHub Actions. -Consulted on tokenomics and architecture for Web3 startups, leading to successful audits and mainnet launches.
Blockchain Engineer
Active Logic
2020 - 2024
-Led development of a DEX with liquidity pools, token swaps, and fee routing on Ethereum and Polygon, increasing platform TVL by 300% in 6 months. -Developed NFT minting and marketplace smart contracts with OpenZeppelin standards, including royalty support and IPFS metadata. -Built multi-wallet onboarding flow using Wagmi and RainbowKit for seamless UX. -Deployed full-stack blockchain applications on AWS using Kubernetes and Docker, reducing infrastructure costs by 20%. -Integrated Chainlink price feeds and random number generators to support secure and trustless operations. -Authored security test suites using Foundry and Slither, catching 90% of issues pre-audit. -Collaborated with front-end and QA teams to ensure dApp reliability and usability across all browsers and devices.
Full Stack Blockchain Developer
Lift Up
2017 - 2020
-Created NFT and staking dashboards using React and Web3.js, achieving 99.9% uptime and fast load times. -Integrated smart contract functions with backend APIs to manage token sales, airdrops, and whitelist mechanisms. -Migrated existing fintech platform to include crypto wallet support, increasing user engagement by 50%. -Enhanced blockchain UX with gas estimation, transaction history tracking, and error reporting features. -Built scripts for on-chain data indexing and wallet analytics using Node.js and MongoDB. -Partnered with product teams to align Web3 features with user demand and compliance requirements.
Front-End Blockchain Developer
BLANK SPACE
2015 - 2017
-Developed Web3-enabled frontend interfaces using React and Redux for token dashboards and crypto portfolios. -Integrated with Ethereum nodes via Infura and Alchemy, enabling real-time blockchain interactions. -Contributed to DeFi project UI with responsive charts and transaction summaries. -Improved codebase maintainability and performance by modularizing reusable components and optimizing API calls. -Participated in daily Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and product roadmap discussions.

Skills

angular
ethereumjs
golang
hardhat
nextjs
openzeppelin
python
react
solidity
vue
web3js
english