Mid-Level Javascript Engineer for Blockchain Services
atAlphaPoint
Nov 14

Nov 14, 2017

About this job
- Job type: Permanent
- Experience level: Junior, Mid-Level
- Industry: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Financial Technology
- Company size: 11-50 people
- Company type: VC Funded
Technologies
javascript, typescript, reactjs, solidity
Job description
The AlphaPoint team is looking for an extremely talented Javascript Engineer to develop our industry leading blockchain solutions and digital currency exchanges. Our services use Typescript and Solidity to program our blockchain virtual machines. We also use html/javascript based front ends to communicate over websocket based APIs with our core applications. We build modular front end display widgets in ReactJS and HTML to interact with these APIs. We are looking for an individual who can deliver rapid, collaborative development in conjunction with our core C# developers to enhance our blockchain offerings.
Job Responsibilities:
- Write custom smart contracts using Typescript or Solidity.
- Work with JavaScript frameworks (ReactJS and AngularJS) to connect between our APIs and our front end web interfaces.
- Design and develop new UI modules for our blockchain applications, customer facing websites, and customer administrative interfaces.
- Recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of various new technologies.
- Update job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; experimenting with new tools and technologies.
Skills & requirements
- Strong capabilities in: JavaScript, particularly Typescript, NodeJS or ReactJS.
- Experience with Solidity a plus. - HTML5/CSS3 experience.
- Experience with Websockets and streaming data.
- Passionate about rapid development and working with a fast paced team.
- UX or Visual Design capabilities a plus but not a requirement.
- Knowledge of Bitcoin, Blockchain, or Cryptocurrencies a plus.
- Ability to work rapidly changing and evolving technologies.
- Working knowledge of payment systems and financial trading systems.
- Object-oriented design.
- Secure coding practices.
Benefits
- Excellent Healthcare and Dental Coverage
- Friday Happy Hour
- Choose Your Own Laptop
- Onsite Shuffleboard and Mini Golf
- Secret Underground Passage to Grand Central
- Team Building Events
About AlphaPoint
- We have the best engineering and product talent in the blockchain industry. Period.
- Our solutions are battle-tested. We have a growing list of the world’s largest exchanges as paying customers. We are the leading provider of platform solutions in the digital asset exchange world and our customers and prospects know it.
- We’ve attracted top-tier investors, advisors and an experienced leadership team.
- We operate daily in a smart, get-it-done, innovative and fun culture
- We’re ready to offer the right candidate a competitive compensation package
AlphaPoint is a financial technology company that powers digital asset networks and provides institutions blockchain-enabled solutions to store, track, and trade digital assets. Its secure, scalable, and customizable platform enables customers to deploy blockchain technology to innovate, differentiate, and transform their businesses. AlphaPoint powers digital asset exchanges on 5 continents, and is led by a seasoned team with 125+ years in financial technology. AlphaPoint has offices in New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.
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