Blockchain Developer

A Blockchain Developer designs and builds blockchain-based applications and systems. You might work in technology firms, financial institutions, or start-ups. Blockchain Developers focus on developing smart contracts, creating decentralised applications (dApps), and ensuring the security and efficiency of blockchain networks. You’ll also collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to integrate blockchain solutions into existing systems.

Blockchain Developers play a crucial role in advancing blockchain technology. You’ll need to be proficient in programming languages such as Solidity and have a strong understanding of cryptographic principles. You’ll work closely with project teams to innovate and implement blockchain solutions that meet business needs and enhance digital security.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a blockchain developer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $17,820
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Programmer Blockchain Developer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Programmer Blockchain Developer

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $148,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Full Stack Developer Software Developer Software Engineer
Backend Developer Frontend Developer PHP Developer Analyst Programmer QA Tester Mobile Application Developer Devops Engineer Application Support Analyst .NET Developer Systems Designer React Developer Database Designer Blockchain Developer
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $48,969
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cyber Security Auditor Cyber Security Consultant Cyber Security Analyst
Penetration Tester Security Architect Infrastructure Architect Devops Engineer Blockchain Developer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cyber Security Auditor Cyber Security Consultant Cyber Security Analyst Penetration Tester Security Architect Infrastructure Architect Devops Engineer Blockchain Developer + 5 more

Master of Financial Technology
Blended, Online
24 months
$0 - $62,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Finance Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Blockchain Developer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Finance Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Blockchain Developer
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Blockchain Engineer

Blockchain Engineers develop and implement blockchain technologies for businesses, analysing needs and creating applications or protocols accordingly.

Avg yearly income $136,552
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Further reading

A Guide to Bitcoin Jobs

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How do I get started as a professional web developer?

7th August 2019)

Anything but binary

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