Five popular careers in the crypto space

Highlights

• A blockchain developer is responsible for creating and optimising blockchains
• A blockchain product manager is responsible for developing and optimising blockchain-based products
• Software engineers develop and maintain the applications that process cryptocurrency transactions

The emergence of the crypto market and the growing demand for digital assets has brought along with it a demand for crypto-related jobs.

Enter the term “crypto” into a job search engine and you’ll see a whole variety of jobs, ranging from banking to information technology.

In this article, we’ll outline five of the more popular occupations pertaining to the crypto space.

Blockchain Developers

This gets right into the foundation of what cryptocurrency is all about. Blockchain technology is what makes crypto possible as it’s a way for a network of users to record transactions on blocks, which are then added to a chain of other data blocks.

A blockchain developer is responsible for creating and optimising blockchains. Depending on the blockchain project, this job may require the developing of smart contracts and web apps using blockchain technology.

There are two main types of blockchain developers: Core Blockchain Developers and

Blockchain Software Developers.

The former is responsible for developing the architecture of a blockchain system, while the latter is responsible for building decentralised applications (Dapps) using blockchain technology.

This is one of the most important jobs in the crypto and blockchain industry.

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Product Manager

A blockchain product manager is responsible for developing and optimising blockchain-based products.

A product manager generally leads a team consisting of product designers, data scientists and software engineers to create a strategy behind the building of a product and then overseeing the launch of that product.

To land this job, you’ll be expected to know about blockchain technology and you’ll need some understanding of distributed and decentralised ledgers.

Software Engineer

Software engineers develop and maintain the applications that process cryptocurrency transactions.

Additionally, they’re also responsible for developing new tech products.

For example, the recent launch of the Commonwealth Bank crypto service would’ve required a team of software engineers to build it and put it in place.

A software engineer usually has a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field. However, software development is one of those things where if you can do it, you can do it.

Tech Support

For all the wonders blockchain technology has brought us for the past twelve years or so, it’s still a relatively new technology, which most people are aloof to. As such, there needs to be people to help.

For example, some Australian crypto exchanges have a 24/7 tech support help line for customers to call if they’re in need of answers related to the technology used in the blockchain space.

To help get your foot in the door, there are a number of blockchain certification courses, some of which are available online. Experience in customer support is also a plus.

Accountant

All companies need accountants and crypto companies are no exception.

Accountants in the crypto space are responsible for billing, financial reports, tax filing and other financial duties.

Like other accounting positions, you’ll need a bachelors degree in accounting.

The Future

Some people believe crypto is here to stay while other still believe that crypto is a passing fad. Just yesterday, the Bank of England said Bitcoin is potentially a worthless venture.

What is undoubtable, however, is blockchain technology has changed the world forever and will have a big hand in things like Web 3.0, non fungible tokens (NFTs) and then Metaverse, moving into 2022.

As this space gets bigger, so too will the demand for skilled labour surrounding this space, which is good news for the tech industry.