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Smart Contract Developer
Writes the self-executing code that powers decentralised applications
£60k–£140k Crypto-driven
What it involves
Develops and tests smart contracts in Solidity, Rust or Move that automate agreements, financial transactions and application logic without intermediaries.
Skills & knowledge needed
Solidity/RustSmart contract testingSecurity best practicesGas optimisationBlockchain architecture
Why it's emerging now
Every DeFi protocol, NFT platform and DAO runs on smart contracts — developers remain in constant demand.
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