Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Cutting-edge tech

Health programs

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Network Engineer to design, build, and maintain our blockchain network infrastructure, ensuring stability, scalability, and security.

You will work with developers to integrate applications, optimize performance, and implement consensus algorithms, with a focus on PoW/PoS, distributed systems, and cryptography, while leveraging AWS/Azure/GCP and container tech.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or systems administration, with 3+ years focused on blockchain networks.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, consensus mechanisms (e.g., PoW, PoS), and cryptographic principles.
• Experience with setting up and managing nodes for major blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network and its nodes.
• Implement and maintain consensus algorithms and network protocols.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate applications and services with the blockchain network.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly and effectively.

Skills

Network engineering

Blockchain networks

Distributed systems

Consensus algorithms PoW/PoS

Scripting Bash Python

Cloud infrastructure AWS Azure GCP

Docker Kubernetes

Problem solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Network Engineer to join their innovative team in Bloemfontein . You will be responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and optimizing our blockchain network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed ledger technologies, network protocols, and consensus mechanisms. You will work closely with development teams to ensure the stability, scalability, and security of our blockchain operations. Join a company at the forefront of digital transformation, contributing your expertise to building resilient and high-performance blockchain networks in the heart of the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network and its nodes.
• Implement and maintain consensus algorithms and network protocols.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate applications and services with the blockchain network.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly and effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or systems administration, with 3+ years focused on blockchain networks .
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, consensus mechanisms (e.g., PoW, PoS), and cryptographic principles .
• Experience with setting up and managing nodes for major blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain network technologies .
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment in Bloemfontein .