Senior Blockchain Developer - Remote

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health, dental, vision coverage

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer to join a fully remote team. You will architect, develop, and deploy scalable, secure blockchain solutions and contribute to decentralized applications and protocols.

You will work with engineers worldwide, mentor juniors, and drive technical direction in a remote-first environment, delivering high-quality code and robust systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience as a Blockchain Developer with a strong portfolio of shipped projects.
• Expertise in one or more blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot) and smart contract languages (Solidity, Rust).
• Proficiency in backend languages (Node.js, Go, Python) and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex blockchain applications, protocols, and smart contracts.
• Architect robust, scalable, and secure decentralized systems using best practices.
• Write high-quality, well-tested, maintainable code for blockchain-based solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement features.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers and contribute to code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Skills

Blockchain development

Solidity & Rust

Backend development

Cloud & Docker

Remote work mindset

Mentorship

Tools

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Blockchain Developer to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves architecting, developing, and deploying advanced blockchain solutions that are scalable, secure, and efficient. You will play a key part in shaping the technical direction of our client's decentralized applications and protocols, working independently and collaboratively with a global team. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of blockchain technology, a passion for innovation, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects in a remote-first environment, driving progress in the decentralized web.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex blockchain applications, protocols, and smart contracts.
• Architect robust, scalable, and secure decentralized systems using best practices.
• Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code for blockchain-based solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement features.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers and contribute to code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience as a Blockchain Developer, with a strong portfolio of shipped projects.
• Expertise in one or more blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot) and smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity, Rust).
• Deep understanding of distributed ledger technology, consensus mechanisms, cryptography, and token standards.
• Proficiency in backend development languages (e.g., Node.js, Go, Python) and database technologies.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive, self-motivated approach to remote work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking blockchain projects with global impact.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Professional development budget and access to cutting-edge blockchain resources.