Senior Blockchain Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Watnall; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Remote-friendly

Home office support

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying advanced blockchain solutions, smart contracts, and dApps for scalable, secure crypto platforms.

You will work with a distributed team, emphasizing security, performance, and code quality while contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers. This remote-first opportunity offers flexibility and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer with blockchain focus.
• Deep expertise in Solidity.
• Experience with Hardhat, Truffle, or Foundry.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture and cryptography.
• Experience working in remote teams and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of complex smart contracts across platforms.
• Architect and build scalable dApps and backend services.
• Write secure, well-tested code prioritizing performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setup.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Research new blockchain technologies and tools.

Skills

Blockchain development

Smart contract development

Backend development

Frontend development

Distributed systems

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Node.js

Go

Python

React

Vue

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in decentralized finance innovation, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their fully remote team. This position offers the unique opportunity to design, develop, and deploy advanced blockchain solutions and smart contracts from anywhere. You will be instrumental in architecting scalable, secure, and efficient decentralized applications (dApps) and contributing to the core infrastructure of our cutting-edge blockchain products. As a remote-first organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and productive virtual work environment. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the crypto and blockchain space, with the flexibility of a remote work setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex smart contracts on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon, BSC).
• Architect and build robust decentralized applications (dApps) and contribute to backend services.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-tested code with a focus on security and performance.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, in a remote setting.
• Optimize blockchain solutions for scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Research and evaluate new blockchain technologies, protocols, and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the blockchain stack.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and architectural decisions of our blockchain initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) as a software engineer, with a significant portion focused on blockchain development.
• Deep expertise in smart contract development languages such as Solidity.
• Proven experience with blockchain frameworks like Hardhat, Truffle, or Foundry.
• Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Proficiency in backend development (e.g., Node.js, Go, Python) and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue).
• Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and database management.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere, with support for home office setups and regular virtual team-building activities.
• We provide opportunities for continuous learning, attending virtual conferences, and professional development.
• Join a globally distributed, innovative team dedicated to shaping the future of decentralized finance.
• This is a unique opportunity for a top-tier blockchain engineer to thrive in a remote-first culture.