The city of Santos wants to hire a programmer with specific knowledge in blockchain through Prodesan, according to a new public notice. This technology has gained momentum throughout Brazil in recent years.
In large part, this is due to the fact that blockchain is recognized in Brazil as a digital government strategy. In other words, government agencies that want to do this can legally do so.
Moreover, there is an incentive to create with the growing technology as an initiative called Rede Blockchain Brasil (RBB) was recently launched by TCU and BNDES.
It is not yet clear how the city of Santos expects to benefit from the technology and whether there are concrete plans for its use.
Santos City Hall wants to hire a programmer with blockchain knowledge
In recent days, the Municipality of Santos, through PRODESAN (Progress and Development of Santos), has launched a new public notice to fill several vacant positions in the Public Entity. This mixed economy company is helping the coastal city of São Paulo to organize the urban environment and make progress.
Activities that Prodesan assists include Public Cleaning Support, Architecture and Urban Planning, Engineering, Information Technology.
In recent days, for example, the public announcement of filling vacancies for 36 positions appeared, for a selection process that attracts attention.
For the position of Junior Development Analyst (Mobile) it is necessary to: specific knowledge in blockchain and smart contracts (smart contracts)† The salary for this position is R$5,901.47, for a monthly workload of 220 hours.
The candidate must have completed a higher education degree in Information Technology and, if approved, will remain on the Reserve Registry pending an opportunity. Registration for the test starts on June 20 and runs until July 28.
Use of blockchain in Brazilian cities
The use of blockchain in Brazilian cities is starting to grow, with major capitals keeping an eye on innovation. For example, in 2021 a city councilor in São Paulo proposed the use of blockchain for greater transparency in city accounts.
In Santa Catarina, in the municipality of Itajaí, college students discussed blockchain applications in an area of smart cities, a hot topic around the world.
It’s worth remembering that Rio de Janeiro is also looking at blockchain technology and looking to attract companies in the sector to its innovation ecosystem, with plans to even accept Bitcoin as a way to pay taxes.
Source: Live Coins
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