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A software program in which the terms of a contract or transaction are directly coded. Smart contracts are executed automatically upon fulfilment of the terms and therefore require no third party to oversee and register the contract or transaction.

smart contract — a software program in which the terms of a contract or transaction are directly coded. Smart contracts are executed automatically upon fulfilment of the terms and therefore require no third party to oversee and register the contract or transaction. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 1 occupations in our catalogue, including blockchain architect.

Category: knowledge › software and applications development and analysis SCI: 50.68/100 Also known as: smart contract software

Occupations that require smart contract

Showing top 1 of 1 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

blockchain architect · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is smart contract?

A software program in which the terms of a contract or transaction are directly coded. Smart contracts are executed automatically upon fulfilment of the terms and therefore require no third party to oversee and register the contract or transaction.

What category of skill is smart contract?

ESCO classifies smart contract under the knowledge category, specifically in the software and applications development and analysis subcategory.

Is smart contract an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.

Which jobs require smart contract?

In our catalogue, 1 occupations list smart contract as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include blockchain architect.

How transferable is smart contract between industries?

ESCO tags smart contract as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is smart contract the same as smart contract software?

Yes — smart contract is also known as smart contract software. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn smart contract?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands smart contract and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.