Blockchain Developer (Senior)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Equity potential

Professional development budget

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer to join a fully remote product team. You will lead design, development, and deployment of complex blockchain solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and driving architectural decisions.

As a senior technical leader, you will collaborate with distributed teams, push the boundaries of blockchain capabilities, and influence security and scalability across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with at least 3 years in blockchain.
• Expertise in Solidity or Vyper.
• Deep knowledge of blockchain architecture, consensus, and cryptography.
• Proficiency with Web3 libraries and frameworks for dApp development.
• Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines for blockchain projects.
• Strong problem-solving and remote leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure blockchain applications and protocols.
• Lead the implementation of smart contracts, ensuring code quality, security, and efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior blockchain developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Perform code reviews, conduct security audits, and ensure best practices are followed.
• Research and integrate emerging blockchain technologies to enhance product offerings.

Skills

Smart contracts

Blockchain architecture

Web3 libraries

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Mentoring

Cryptography

Tools

Web3.js

Ethers.js

Hardhat

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Developer to join their innovative product development team. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of complex blockchain solutions, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural decisions. This role is critical for pushing the boundaries of our blockchain capabilities and requires a deep understanding of decentralized systems, smart contract security, and scalable architecture. As a fully remote position, you will collaborate effectively with a distributed team, driving projects forward with autonomy and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure blockchain applications and protocols.
• Lead the implementation of smart contracts, ensuring code quality, security, and efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior blockchain developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Perform code reviews, conduct security audits, and ensure best practices are followed.
• Research and integrate emerging blockchain technologies to enhance product offerings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain technology.
• Expertise in smart contract development languages such as Solidity or Vyper.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Proficiency with Web3 libraries and frameworks for decentralized application development.
• Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines for blockchain projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical initiatives in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for equity or token-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing global opportunities and flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful and industry-leading blockchain projects.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture focused on innovation.