Senior Backend Blockchain Engineer - Remote

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Blockchain Engineer to join our remote-first team. You will design, build, and scale backend systems for decentralized applications, with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.

You will work across time zones with autonomy and collaboration, implementing robust APIs, developing smart contracts, and reviewing code to uphold high standards. A strong background in distributed systems and blockchain technologies is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years backend development with 3+ years in blockchain.
• Experience building distributed microservices.
• Proficiency in Go, Node.js, Python, or Java and Solidity.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend systems for blockchain apps.
• Build robust APIs for inter-service integration.
• Develop and optimize smart contracts.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold coding standards.

Skills

Blockchain

Backend development

Distributed systems

Go

Node.js

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

Solidity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Blockchain Engineer to join our remote-first team. You will design, build, and scale backend systems for decentralized applications, with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.

You will work across time zones with autonomy and collaboration, implementing robust APIs, developing smart contracts, and reviewing code to uphold high standards. A strong background in distributed systems and blockchain technologies is essential.