I am actually doing that right now (but found steemit before before getting a new job). Developers like you give so much value to steemit. You have a really unique opportunity to make great apps for everyone.
Whether or not you code on steemit or on another blockchain down the road, I feel that it will pay dividends to learn how to implement this sort of technology. And coders will be in high demand if you do decide to transition back into a 9-5.