Senior Backend Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative and innovative culture

State-of-the-art office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Blockchain Engineer to join our dedicated team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is crucial for developing and scaling the backend infrastructure that powers our cutting-edge blockchain solutions.

You will design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and high-performance distributed systems, collaborating with frontend developers, smart contract engineers, and product managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Significant experience with backend development and blockchain technologies.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and consensus mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure backend services for blockchain applications.
• Implement and optimize core blockchain functionalities and protocols.
• Integrate blockchain networks with data sources and external services.
• Develop and manage APIs for DApps and internal systems.
• Write efficient, testable, and well-documented code in Go, Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Go

Node.js

Python

Java

Distributed systems

Blockchain technologies

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding blockchain technology company known for its innovative digital asset platforms. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Blockchain Engineer to join our dedicated team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is crucial for developing and scaling the backend infrastructure that powers our cutting-edge blockchain solutions. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, secure, and high-performance distributed systems. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of backend development principles, extensive experience with blockchain technologies, and a passion for building scalable, mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure backend services for blockchain applications.
• Implement and optimize core blockchain functionalities and protocols.
• Integrate blockchain networks with various data sources and external services.
• Develop and manage APIs for seamless interaction with decentralized applications and internal systems.
• Write efficient, testable, and well-documented code using languages like Go, Node.js, or Python.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, smart contract engineers, and product managers to deliver robust solutions.
• Ensure the performance, reliability, and security of backend systems.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in blockchain technology and backend engineering.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with significant exposure to blockchain technologies.
• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Go, Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, distributed systems, and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and caching mechanisms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of smart contract development is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the blockchain industry.
• Engage with complex and impactful projects.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Clear career progression paths.
• State-of-the-art office facilities.