Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Richards Bay

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Crypto training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Blockchain Network Engineer to join their Richards Bay team. You will design, deploy, and maintain blockchain nodes and the network infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance.

You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with development teams to integrate blockchain applications, with potential for hybrid work within the Richards Bay area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in network engineering with distributed systems or blockchain infra.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP and network security.
• Experience managing blockchain nodes (Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other chains).
• Scripting in Python or Bash for automation.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes and network infra.
• Monitor performance and optimize network efficiency.
• Ensure security and integrity of the blockchain network.
• Troubleshoot network issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with dev teams for seamless integration of blockchain apps.

Skills

Blockchain

Network engineering

Python

Bash

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Blockchain Network Engineer to join their team in Richards Bay . This role focuses on the design, deployment, and maintenance of our blockchain infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. You will work on optimizing network configurations, managing nodes, and implementing robust monitoring systems to support our expanding crypto & blockchain operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically adept individual to contribute to a critical part of our decentralized ecosystem and work within a growing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network through proactive measures and regular audits.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, minimizing downtime and impact on operations.
• Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies for the network.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of blockchain applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on distributed systems or blockchain infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and network security principles.
• Experience with managing and maintaining blockchain nodes (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, or custom chains).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work with emerging blockchain technologies .
• A collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence.
• Support for professional development and training in the crypto space.
• Potential for hybrid work arrangements within the Richards Bay area.