3 great roles in Python and Blockchain to make you Web3 ready

But as Web3 rushes to become the future of the internet and blockchain’s diverse capabilities drive this transition, developers and engineers are taking note and shifting roles in the sector accordingly.

Job security isn’t the only factor underpinning this shift, however, and for many tech workers the new frontier of Web3 offers the kind of career autonomy that big tech companies can’t offer.

“Web3 represents a new paradigm for the internet – one that is decentralized, transparent and empowers users to take control of their own data and digital assets. This enables fairer and more sustainable business models through decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), which give users and developers a say in how a project is run,” suggests Lukas Schor, co-founder and head of ecosystems at asset management platform Safe.

He also suggests that Web3 platforms are hugely attractive to developers as they promote open source software development and collaboration across corporate boundaries, while democratizing information and building more secure and accessible platforms.

Challenges ahead

While Web3 offers a plethora of prospects for tech workers who are well-versed in blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and Python (considered to be the best programming language of choice for blockchain programming), one of the biggest obstacles in the way of Web3’s success and mass. Adoption is how inaccessible it is to those without a background in technology.

That said, Schor hopes that as smart accounts and AI and UX innovations enter the picture, the chasm will narrow.

“We have definitely made significant progress in recent years, but we still have a long way to go,” he elaborates. “I believe that as more developers and companies begin to build on existing infrastructure, and as more users become aware of the benefits of decentralized technologies, we will see a gradual shift towards a more Web3-based Internet.”

Do you want to apply your skills and expertise to a career in blockchain? The NextPit Job Board has thousands of roles at companies that are paving the way for the future, like the three below.

Staff QA Engineer, Infineon Technologies, Austin

Infineon Technologies is seeking a quality engineer with semiconductor experience, as well as experience in SPC, methods that handle non-conforming material (MRB) and process change management. You will establish, maintain and improve great quality metrics (drive to zero defects) as well as acknowledge and follow up on customer complaints (IQA errors, field returns, RMA requests, FA requests, etc.). You will need a BS in Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with three to five years of related work experience in a wafer fabrication environment, plus strong problem solving skills. See the full job description here.

Frontend Engineer, Jobbio, Fully Remote

A fully external Frontend Engineer role is offered at Jobbio. You will be a JavaScript developer, proficient with React.js, and will work on developing and implementing user interface components. You will also be responsible for profiling and improving frontend performance and documenting the frontend code base. Previous work experience as a React.js developer is required, and you will also have in-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML and front-end languages. See more details here.

Senior Director, Engineering (Trading Systems), Ripple, Miami

Crypto company Ripple is hiring a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the teams responsible for determining and delivering optimal liquidity for every customer in the world in a cost-effective, robust and scalable manner. In this role, you will be required to mentor, lead and grow the team of applied researchers, engineers and technical program managers who build the liquidity and trading platforms that power Ripple’s payments and crypto-liquidity products. From forecasting supply and demand, to optimizing routing across traditional and digital assets and venues, to enabling price discovery for the long end of cryptoassets and tokens, to building a globally distributed, high-performance trading platform, the team uses cutting-edge ML and technical techniques to dramatically simplify access to liquidity. You can access more information about this opportunity here.

Accelerate your career in technology today via the NextPit Job Board. This article was written by Aoibhinn Mc Bride.