Blockchain Platform Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Platform Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will develop, deploy, and maintain the core blockchain infrastructure, manage nodes and consensus, and ensure security and performance across the network.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software engineering with distributed systems and blockchain exposure, plus proficiency in Go, Rust, or C++. Experience with Docker/Kubernetes and cloud platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/SE or related field.
• 5+ years of software engineering with focus on distributed systems & blockchain.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, or C++ and familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Experience with blockchain protocols and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain the core infrastructure of the company's blockchain platform.
• Implement and manage network nodes, consensus mechanisms, and related services.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize.
• Ensure security and integrity of the blockchain network through robust practices.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate features onto the platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to the blockchain infrastructure.

Skills

Distributed systems

Go

Rust

C++

Blockchain technology

Security

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Blockchain Platform Engineer to join their fully remote team and contribute to the development and maintenance of their core blockchain infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the underlying blockchain network that powers their innovative products. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer passionate about distributed systems and keen to make a substantial impact within a collaborative, remote work environment. You'll work with a team dedicated to building robust and performant crypto and blockchain solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain the core infrastructure of the company's blockchain platform .
• Implement and manage network nodes, consensus mechanisms, and related services.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network through robust practices.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate new features and services onto the platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the blockchain infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems and blockchain technology .
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Rust, or C++.
• Experience with blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin) and consensus algorithms.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience in network architecture, security, and performance tuning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and full remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the core infrastructure of a growing blockchain company.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• A supportive and collaborative remote work culture focused on innovation.