Blockchain Engineer (Junior)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend during internship

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Opportunity for full-time employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto invites a motivated Junior Blockchain Engineer intern to join our team. You will work with experienced engineers on decentralized applications, learning smart contracts and blockchain integration.

This internship offers a stipend and hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technology, with mentorship and potential for future full-time opportunities based on performance. Ideal for recent graduates or students in CS/Engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, or Go.
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing smart contracts under senior guidance.
• Learn blockchain development best practices in coding tasks.
• Support integration of blockchain solutions with existing systems.
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions.
• Troubleshoot and debug blockchain projects.
• Research new blockchain technologies and tools.

Skills

Programming basics

Python

JavaScript

Go

Data structures

Teamwork

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Blockchain Engineer to join their team in Soweto . This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring developer to gain hands‑on experience in the rapidly growing field of blockchain technology. You will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to the development and maintenance of decentralized applications and blockchain solutions. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses a foundational understanding of programming concepts, and has a keen interest in cryptocurrencies and distributed systems. This internship provides valuable exposure to cutting‑edge technology and a supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of smart contracts under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Learn and apply blockchain development best practices to coding tasks.
• Support the integration of blockchain solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on technical solutions.
• Help with troubleshooting and debugging issues in blockchain-related projects.
• Conduct research on new blockchain technologies and tools to aid project development.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go).
• A strong interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and development environments.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Stipend during the internship period.
• Hands-on experience in blockchain development and smart contract programming.
• Mentorship from experienced blockchain engineers .
• Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects in Soweto .
• Potential for future full-time employment based on performance.