Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24

South Africa

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary & Benefits

Hybrid Work

Cutting-edge blockchain infra

Professional Development

Collaborative Team

Secure Workspace Queenstown

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Blockchain Network Engineer to join their infrastructure team in Queenstown, South Africa. You will design, deploy, and maintain robust network infrastructure powering their blockchain operations.

You will work with development and security teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of the network, while helping scale crypto offerings and adopting best practices in distributed systems and cloud-based deployments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Proven experience in network engineering with focus on distributed systems and blockchain technologies.
Proficiency with network hardware, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS) and security best practices.
Experience setting up and managing nodes for various blockchain networks.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage blockchain network infrastructure, including nodes and validators.
Monitor network performance and optimize for speed and efficiency.
Ensure security and integrity of the blockchain network against threats.
Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly.
Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Collaborate with development teams on network requirements for new blockchain projects and features.

Skills

Blockchain networks

Distributed systems

Network engineering

TCP/IP/DNS

Security best practices

Cloud infrastructure

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Blockchain Network Engineer to join their infrastructure team in Queenstown . You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining the robust and secure network infrastructure that powers their blockchain operations. This role requires a deep understanding of network protocols, distributed systems, and the unique requirements of blockchain networks. You will work to ensure high availability, performance, and security of the network, playing a crucial role in the stability and scalability of their crypto offerings. Collaboration with development and security teams is key to success.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage blockchain network infrastructure , including nodes and validators.
Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for speed and efficiency.
Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network against threats.
Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely manner.
Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network operations.
Collaborate with development teams on network requirements for new blockchain projects and features.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems and blockchain technologies .
Proficiency in network hardware, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), and security best practices.
Experience with setting up and managing nodes for various blockchain networks .
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits