Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 1.996.000 - 2.994.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks an experienced Blockchain Network Engineer for a fully remote team. You will design, deploy, and maintain blockchain networks, ensuring stability, performance, and robust security across distributed systems.

Collaborate with developers to integrate features and optimize operations. The role emphasizes a remote-first culture, ongoing learning, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge infrastructure.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer with distributed systems or blockchain networks.

Responsabilidades

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain networks, including node setup, configuration, and maintenance.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for speed and efficiency.
• Implement and enforce network security protocols to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and ensure seamless network operations.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Stay current with advancements in blockchain network technology, cryptography, and distributed systems.
• Manage and configure network hardware and software components.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance network infrastructure.

Conocimientos

Distributed systems

Blockchain networks

Cloud platforms

Networking protocols

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or equivalent

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

VPNs

Firewalls

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering firm in the blockchain infrastructure space, is seeking an experienced Blockchain Network Engineer to join their entirely remote team. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining the robust and secure networks that underpin our client's innovative blockchain solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring network stability, performance, and security, working with distributed systems and cutting-edge networking technologies. As a remote-first organization, we empower our engineers with the flexibility and resources to excel, fostering a highly collaborative and productive environment regardless of physical location. If you have a deep understanding of network engineering principles combined with a passion for blockchain technology, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a company shaping the future of decentralized systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain networks, including node setup, configuration, and maintenance.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for speed and efficiency.
• Implement and enforce network security protocols to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and ensure seamless network operations.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Stay current with advancements in blockchain network technology, cryptography, and distributed systems.
• Manage and configure network hardware and software components.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer, with a significant focus on distributed systems or blockchain networks.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, BGP).
• Experience with network security principles and practices (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems).
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies, consensus mechanisms, and node operation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for network automation.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, especially within a remote team environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure for groundbreaking blockchain projects.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive international team culture.
• Exposure to advanced networking and blockchain technologies.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.