Blockchain Engineer — Drive Scalable Crypto Platforms

Placements24

Benoni

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Benoni location

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a skilled Blockchain Engineer to design, develop, and maintain distributed ledger applications and blockchain protocols. You will contribute to secure, scalable solutions and collaborate with product managers and engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/Engineering, 3+ years in software development with at least 1 year in blockchain, and hands-on experience with Solidity, Go, Python, or JavaScript on platforms like Ethereum, Solana, or Cardano.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years software development experience with at least 1 year in blockchain development.
Proficiency in Solidity, Go, Python, or JavaScript.
Hands-on experience with major blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Solana, Cardano).
Strong understanding of cryptography, distributed ledger tech, and consensus mechanisms.
Experience with Git and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement blockchain protocols and decentralized apps.
Write, test, and deploy secure smart contracts.
Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define requirements and solutions.
Integrate blockchain tech with existing systems and third-party platforms.
Monitor and maintain performance, security, and scalability of networks.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex blockchain-related issues.