Smart Contract Engineer Full Time

Chikai is a Swiss based technology company focused on developing advanced solutions that promote the growth of Digital Ecosystems.

We offer unparalleled expertise in the creation and application of large scale Web3, cryptocurrency, data sharing technologies, and decentralised finance on the NEAR Blockchain Network.

Chikai is a Joint Venture between Keyko that has a proven track record delivering complex Web3 and data sharing solutions encompassing access control, blockchains, smart contracts, Big Data, regulatory compliance, data governance and scalability and the NEAR Foundation.

With the knowledge, expertise, and proven success that Chikai offers, there is no competitive alternative on the global market for building advanced ecosystems on the NEAR Blockchain.

We are looking for a new sensei in our dōjō: a Smart Contract Engineer to help in the design, architecture, and development of our new products and services.

The successful sensei will perform numerous activities including, but not limited to:

• Solution design,
• Technical architecture,
• Blockchain design and implementation,
• Solution development

Our new sensei will be able to work independently, liaising between technology and business. The role requires blending blockchain and Web3 solutions with traditional Web2 solutions. The sensei must be driven to succeed, have an entrepreneurial mindset, and work well within the team.

Enter our dōjō

• We are a Digital Ecosystems company looking to change the world!
• We are driven by our belief in Open Source to create communal value for all participants.
• We definitely take a technical orientation to everything we do, but we’re also business savvy and combine both to develop and realize true change agents.
• We are working to make the promise of Web3 a reality by merging legacy Web2 with new solutions.
• We like to think we’re pretty cool and fun… 😉

Our new sensei

• Must help build technical solutions for Chikai and our partners through solution definition by encapsulating requirements, developing roadmaps, and understanding solution roll out needs.
• Must display an understanding of engineering backlogs and requirements gathering that help establish and oversee commitment to technical priorities.
• Should understand how to incorporate specifications from business and product owners into engineering designs.
• Must perform development and maintenance / support tasks on solutions.
• Should identify gaps in solution designs and be able to recommend solutions.
• Must have experience in Web3 technologies like NEAR or other similar technologies.

Your obi (belt) designates

To make our vision a reality, we are looking for a Smart Contract Engineer with some NEAR experience, to build and design software around web3 technologies. The role’s responsibilities include:

• Ability to work as a teammate for the good of the dōjō.
• Ability to learn fast and adapt to changing environments.
• A degree in engineering and/or similar experience.
• Strong knowledge of Rust or similar languages.
• Strong knowledge of writing tests and documenting Smart Contracts or Rust Code.
• Experience with NEAR Smart Contracts is a strong asset.
• Experience with NEAR API JS or similar development libraries.
• Experience with Blockchain, Smart Contract development and related technologies.
• Experience with REST and/or GraphQL APIs.

Your obi (belt) may also designate

• BSc. in Engineering, Math, Science or similar experience.
• Proven ability to architect and develop novel solutions, products, and ventures.

What’s in the dōjō?

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work location model.
• Virtual Remote Meetings (through VR)
• Offsites, live events for the different teams (Lisbon, Berlin, Zurich, Spain)
• Fantastic teammates!