Solana Developer – within European timezone

Position description

Our client is looking for a skilled Solana Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of the Solana blockchain, experience developing smart contracts, and a passion for contributing to decentralized ecosystems. As a Solana Developer, you’ll work on integrating Solana into their platform, developing decentralized applications (dApps), and ensuring a seamless user experience for our community.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain smart contracts on the Solana blockchain, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Integrate Solana functionalities into our platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build decentralized applications (dApps) that align with Status’s mission.
• Design, implement, test, and audit protocol upgrades and additions
• Optimize code to improve performance on the Solana network, staying updated on the latest advancements in Solana and blockchain development.
• Troubleshoot and debug Solana-based applications, identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
• Contribute to open-source projects and documentation to strengthen the Solana developer community.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Rust programming language with a strong understanding of Solana smart contract development and Solana Web3.js.
• Experience with Solana tools and libraries (e.g., Anchor framework, Serum).
• Solid understanding of the Solana blockchain and its architecture
• Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals and smart contract security best practices.
• Experience with Web3 technologies and front-end development (React/Typescript) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of information security issues
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate in a remote, decentralized environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn and adapt in the evolving blockchain landscape.

What does success in this role look like?

• In three months, you have become our go-to Solana/Rust smart contract/program developer working on important smart contract/programs delivering quality and thoroughly tested code.
• You’ll have taken on independent code review responsibilities and are collaborating on the design of new instructions/upgrades.