15-1299.07 - Blockchain Engineers
Blockchain Engineers
15-1299.07
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Updated 2025
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Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.
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Tasks
Assess blockchain threats, such as untested code and unprotected keys.
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Automate the deployment of software updates over geographically distributed network nodes.
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Design and deploy blockchain design patterns to make transactions secure, transparent, and immutable.
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Design and develop blockchain technologies for industries such as finance and music.
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Design and implement dashboard and data visualizations to meet customer reporting needs.
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Design and implement data repositories to integrate data.
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Design and verify cryptographic protocols to protect private information.
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Determine specifications for, or implement, logging.
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Develop a maintainable code base using object-oriented design principles, practices, or patterns.
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Discuss and plan systems with solution architects, system engineers, or cybersecurity experts to meet customer requirements.
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Discuss data needs with engineers, product managers, or data scientists to identify blockchain requirements.
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Evaluate blockchain processes or risks based on security assessments or control matrix reviews.
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Evaluate new blockchain technologies and vendor products.
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Implement catastrophic failure handlers to identify security breaches and prevent serious damage.
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Run infrastructure tests to examine the behavior of large peer-to-peer networks.
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Test the security and performance of blockchain infrastructures.
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Update client and server applications responsible for integration and business logic.
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Cloud-based data access and sharing software
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Compiler and decompiler software
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Data base management system software
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; MySQL
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Data base user interface and query software
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Development environment software
— Apache Kafka
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; C
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Enterprise application integration software
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— Ansible software
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File versioning software
— Git
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Object or component oriented development software
— C#
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Object oriented data base management software
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— Source code editor software
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Occupational Requirements
Detailed Work Activities
Design integrated computer systems.
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Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
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Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
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Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
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Write computer programming code.
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Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
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Create databases to store electronic data.
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Design software applications.
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Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
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Develop procedures for data management.
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Evaluate new technologies or methods.
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Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
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Install computer software.
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Maintain computer equipment or software.
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(7.0 to < 8.0)
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Interests
Interest code:
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Conventional
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Investigative
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Work Styles
Innovation
— A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
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Adaptability
— A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
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Achievement Orientation
— A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
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Intellectual Curiosity
— A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
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Cautiousness
— A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
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Integrity
— A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
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Attention to Detail
— A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
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Dependability
— A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
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Wages & Employment Trends
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Median wages
(2024)
$52.39 hourly, $108,970 annual
State wages
Local wages
Employment
(2024)
472,000 employees
Projected growth
(2024-2034)
Much faster than average (7% or higher)
Projected job openings
(2024-2034)
31,300
State trends
Top industries
(2024)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Government
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Global Blockchain Business Council
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Association for Computing Machinery
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