Senior Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; A distancia; NZD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Flexible remote work

Generous paid time off

Learning opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer to join a fully remote team. Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced blockchain solutions and dApps, while mentoring junior engineers and shaping technical strategy.

You will work across architecture discussions, product collaboration, and research of new technologies to drive innovation in distributed ledger initiatives. Remote work from anywhere with strong engineering impact.

Formación

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 3+ years in blockchain development.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity, Go, Rust, or Python and experience with smart contracts.
• Deep knowledge of blockchain architectures, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable blockchain protocols and dApps.
• Write high-quality, well-tested smart contracts and backend services.
• Lead architectural discussions and guide development strategy for blockchain projects.
• Mentor junior blockchain engineers and foster technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver features.
• Optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency of blockchain solutions.
• Research and integrate new blockchain technologies into existing systems.

Conocimientos

Solidity

Go

Rust

Python

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Leadership

Mentoring

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their fully remote team. This is a leadership role focused on designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated blockchain solutions and decentralized applications. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive technical innovation within the company's crypto and blockchain initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical skillset, a proven history of successful blockchain project delivery, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of distributed ledger technology. This position offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to make a significant impact on groundbreaking projects from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain protocols and dApps.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code for smart contracts and backend blockchain services.
• Lead architectural discussions and contribute to the technical strategy for blockchain development.
• Mentor and guide junior blockchain engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver new features.
• Optimize blockchain solutions for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Research and integrate new blockchain technologies and advancements into existing systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain development .
• Strong proficiency in languages like Solidity, Go, Rust, or Python, with experience in smart contract development.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architectures, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Experience with distributed systems, databases, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor team members.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for continuous learning.
• Be a key player in shaping the future of blockchain technology .