Junior Blockchain Developer: Portfolio Projects That Get You Hired
What specific blockchain projects should I build to actually get hired as a junior blockchain developer? I feel stuck on what will really make my portfolio stand out to employers in this space.
For context, I have a computer science background and some solid web development experience with JavaScript, React, and Node.js. Lately, I’ve been diving into blockchain development—mostly working with Ethereum, writing smart contracts in Solidity, and I’ve already built an ERC-20 token and a basic voting app on-chain.
Now I’m not sure if I should double down on more complex DApps, try my hand at DeFi projects, or branch out to other blockchains like Solana or Polkadot.
Also, are there any must-have tools or skills that companies expect from entry-level blockchain devs right now?
I’d really appreciate any real-world advice from people who’ve landed their first blockchain job or have been on the hiring side. Thanks!