Blockchain Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Crypto incentive options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Blockchain Engineer to join their fully remote team, based operationally out of Tembisa. This role focuses on developing and maintaining the core infrastructure of a next‑generation blockchain platform, tackling scalability, security, and performance challenges.

As a remote‑first employee, you will collaborate with a global team, employ cutting‑edge tools, and contribute to decentralized solutions from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience focusing on blockchain.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Rust, or Go.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy scalable blockchain networks and applications.
• Implement and maintain secure smart contracts and decentralized protocols.
• Optimize blockchain performance, transaction speeds, and network efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the blockchain ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setting, ensuring clear communication and project alignment.

Skills

Blockchain programming

Distributed systems

Remote work autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Solidity

Rust

Go

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Blockchain Engineer to join their fully remote team, based operationally out of Tembisa. This position is crucial for developing and maintaining the core infrastructure of our next-generation blockchain platform. You will work on complex challenges related to scalability, security, and performance, contributing directly to the innovation within the crypto and blockchain sector. As a remote-first employee, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a global team, utilizing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to build impactful decentralized solutions from the comfort of your own home. This is an exciting chance to be at the forefront of blockchain technology adoption and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy scalable blockchain networks and applications.
• Implement and maintain secure smart contracts and decentralized protocols.
• Optimize blockchain performance, transaction speeds, and network efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the blockchain ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setting, ensuring clear communication and project alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on blockchain technologies.
• Proficiency in blockchain programming languages such as Solidity, Rust, or Go.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and network protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for cryptocurrency incentives.
• Full remote work arrangement providing ultimate flexibility.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in the blockchain field.
• Access to state-of-the-art development tools and platforms.