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Tasks & work activities — blockchain developer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1299.07 (Blockchain Engineers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2512; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

  • [nan] Assess blockchain threats, such as untested code and unprotected keys.
  • [nan] Automate the deployment of software updates over geographically distributed network nodes.
  • [nan] Design and deploy blockchain design patterns to make transactions secure, transparent, and immutable.
  • [nan] Design and develop blockchain technologies for industries such as finance and music.
  • [nan] Design and implement dashboard and data visualizations to meet customer reporting needs.
  • [nan] Design and implement data repositories to integrate data.
  • [nan] Design and verify cryptographic protocols to protect private information.
  • [nan] Determine specifications for, or implement, logging.
  • [nan] Develop a maintainable code base using object-oriented design principles, practices, or patterns.
  • [nan] Discuss and plan systems with solution architects, system engineers, or cybersecurity experts to meet customer requirements.
  • [nan] Discuss data needs with engineers, product managers, or data scientists to identify blockchain requirements.
  • [nan] Evaluate blockchain processes or risks based on security assessments or control matrix reviews.
  • [nan] Evaluate new blockchain technologies and vendor products.
  • [nan] Implement catastrophic failure handlers to identify security breaches and prevent serious damage.
  • [nan] Run infrastructure tests to examine the behavior of large peer-to-peer networks.
  • [nan] Test the security and performance of blockchain infrastructures.
  • [nan] Update client and server applications responsible for integration and business logic.

Detailed work activities

  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
  • Create databases to store electronic data.
  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Design software applications.
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Develop procedures for data management.
  • Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
  • Evaluate new technologies or methods.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
  • Install computer software.
  • Maintain computer equipment or software.
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
  • Write computer programming code.