Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a Blockchain Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain blockchain network infrastructure. You will ensure stability, scalability, and security, collaborating with development teams to implement upgrades and new features.

The role requires hands-on experience with blockchain nodes and diverse cloud/container technologies, promising growth in a cutting-edge crypto infrastructure space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in network engineering, systems administration, or a related infrastructure role.
• Hands-on experience with setting up and managing blockchain nodes (e.g., Geth, Parity, specific L1/L2 nodes).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, distributed systems, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network through robust configurations and protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement network upgrades and new features.

Skills

Network engineering

Distributed systems

Cybersecurity basics

Blockchain infrastructure design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Geth

Parity

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Blockchain Network Engineer to join their team in Kimberley . This role is essential for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers their blockchain operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of the network, working with cutting-edge technologies in the Crypto & Blockchain domain. This is a fantastic opportunity for an infrastructure specialist to contribute to a growing company and play a key role in the decentralized technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network through robust configurations and protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement network upgrades and new features.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in network engineering, systems administration, or a related infrastructure role.
• Hands-on experience with setting up and managing blockchain nodes (e.g., Geth, Parity, specific L1/L2 nodes).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, distributed systems, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in the blockchain infrastructure space.
• Work in a dynamic environment contributing to the future of decentralized technology in Kimberley .
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and technical excellence.