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Metaco brings together a highly experienced team of software, security, finance and cryptography specialists with close links to the banking and academic sectors as well as to the fast-growing DeFi entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Who We Are

Founded in 2015 in Switzerland, Metaco is an enterprise technology company whose mission is to enable financial and non-financial institutions to securely build their digital asset operations. The company’s core product, Harmonize™, is a mission-critical orchestration platform for digital assets. From asset-agnostic custody and trading to tokenization, staking and smart contract management, the platform seamlessly connects institutions to the broad universe of decentralized finance and Web3 decentralized applications.

Metaco has established itself as the institutional standard for digital asset infrastructure, trusted by the world’s largest global custodians, banks, regulated exchanges, and corporates. Its software and technology solutions enable institutions to store, trade, issue and manage any type of digital asset – such as crypto and digital currencies, digital securities, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – with the highest possible security and agility.

THE WORK:

We are seeking a Blockchain Developer to join our Engineering team in Switzerland.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Design and develop applications that interact with multiple blockchain networks, facilitating reading from and writing to these networks.
• Create and send transactions to different blockchain networks, ensuring smooth and secure data transfer.
• Collaborate with other teams to develop APIs that enable seamless interaction with blockchain data and functionalities.
• Perform database operations to manage and store blockchain-related data efficiently.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the blockchain space, including technologies like Lightning Network and zkSync, as well as emerging blockchain consensus mechanisms.
• Contribute to the maintenance of blockchain nodes, ensuring their stability and reliability.
• Work closely with other blockchain developers and backend engineers to ensure smooth integration and communication within the technology stack.
• Maintain the 24/7 operation of applications, ensuring they can handle ongoing blockchain operations effectively.
• Utilize your cryptography knowledge to ensure the security and integrity of blockchain interactions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in handling different types of blockchains, including UTXO-based and account-based models.
• Keep track of industry trends and innovations, identifying opportunities to enhance our blockchain integration strategies.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proficiency in C# as the main programming language; knowledge of TypeScript is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to blockchain integration.
• Enthusiasm for staying up-to-date with emerging blockchain trends and technologies.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also being an integral part of a collaborative team.
• Solid understanding of blockchain concepts and technologies, including UTXO-based and account-based models, is a plus.

Pluses:

• Proven experience with a variety of blockchain networks and consensus mechanisms.
• Understanding of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its associated protocols.
• Basic cryptography knowledge.
• Experience with smart contract development.
• Ability to set up and maintain blockchain nodes; basic Linux knowledge.
• Ability to work remotely and with international teams.