Pros:
- Blockchain technology is promising, evolving, and is used in areas ranging from education and computer games to fintech and government services. From this comes the next point.
- Lack of employment problems. There is no doubt that in the foreseeable future, major companies will hire more specialists with skills in blockchain architecture and software development.
- High income.
- The possibility of self-employment. A blockchain engineer with the right knowledge set for the job will have no difficulty coming up with a business based on the technology.
- It is possible to work remotely, which is an advantage for people with disabilities.
Cons:
- Blockchain is a complex field of development, it is almost impossible to master on your own, you will need a basic technical education (bachelor’s degree).
- The need to sit in front of a computer for a long time, which negatively affects the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and eyesight.
- Sometimes I have to work overtime – there can be a failure in the network at any time, which requires immediate intervention.
- High cost of mistakes (data loss and hacking is costly for companies).
Important personal qualities
A blockchain engineer and developer needs:
- Advanced analytical skills;
- problem-solving skills;
- organizational skills;
- an attention to detail;
- well-developed communication skills;
- ability to collaborate.
Like all representatives of the IT sphere, a blockchain engineer must take a keen interest in the development of new technologies and continually learn.