Blockchain Developer - Ecosystem Growth

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

George location

Annual leave

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a proactive Blockchain Developer to focus on ecosystem growth. This hybrid role involves developing tools, integrations, and smart contracts to empower developers and users within the protocol.

The ideal candidate has a strong blockchain background and a passion for decentralized tech. You will work at the intersection of technology and community, fostering adoption and enhancing the protocol's utility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years as a Blockchain Developer focusing on smart contracts and protocol-level development.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Go, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Experience with blockchain development frameworks and tools.
• Understanding of tokenomics, DeFi, and NFTs.
• Ability to design scalable and secure blockchain solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain smart contracts and SDKs for easy integration with the protocol.
• Build tools and dApps to demonstrate capabilities and drive adoption.
• Collaborate with external teams to support integrations.
• Research and implement new features to enhance the ecosystem.
• Contribute to design and architecture of new blockchain functionalities.
• Write clean, well-documented code.
• Engage in community forums and provide developer support.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitors.
• Align development with growth strategies with marketing and product teams.
• Participate in code reviews and establish development best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Solidity

Go

Rust

JavaScript

SDKs

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding blockchain protocol aiming to revolutionize digital ownership, is seeking a proactive and technically adept Blockchain Developer to focus on ecosystem growth. This hybrid role, based in George, Western Cape, will involve developing tools, integrations, and smart contracts that empower developers and users within our client's ecosystem. You will work at the intersection of technology and community, fostering adoption and enhancing the utility of the protocol. The ideal candidate has a strong background in blockchain development, a passion for decentralized technologies, and a knack for identifying opportunities to expand network effects. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute significantly to the success of a promising blockchain project from George, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain smart contracts and SDKs that facilitate easy integration with the blockchain protocol.
• Build tools and dApps that demonstrate the protocol's capabilities and encourage developer adoption.
• Collaborate with external development teams to support their integration efforts.
• Research and implement new features and improvements to enhance the protocol's ecosystem.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new blockchain functionalities.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in community forums and provide technical support to developers.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Work closely with marketing and product teams to align technical development with growth strategies.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to establishing best practices within the development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Blockchain Developer, with a focus on smart contracts and protocol-level development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity, Go, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Experience with blockchain development frameworks and tools.
• Understanding of tokenomics, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
• Ability to design and implement scalable and secure blockchain solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in a hybrid environment.
• Passion for blockchain technology and decentralized systems.
• Experience with SDK development or API design is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for token-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and to work on impactful projects.
• Be at the forefront of a growing blockchain ecosystem.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment located in George, Western Cape.
• Annual leave and public holidays.
• Team-building events and workshops.