Blockchain Platform Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangements

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous time off

Access to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Blockchain Platform Engineer to join a dynamic team in Port Elizabeth and work remotely in South Africa. You will build, maintain, and scale the underlying blockchain infrastructure powering innovative products.

You will optimize network performance, implement security protocols, and deploy new features across multiple networks while collaborating with dApp developers to ensure smooth integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or software development with blockchain focus.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, or Python and experience with cloud platforms and containers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize systems.
• Implement security protocols and best practices for the blockchain platform.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and operational tasks using IaC tools.
• Collaborate with dApp developers for seamless integration with the blockchain platform.

Skills

Go

Rust

Python

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Blockchain protocols

Network administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Blockchain Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth . In this role, you will focus on building, maintaining, and scaling the underlying blockchain infrastructure that powers our client's innovative products. You will work on optimizing network performance, ensuring security, and deploying new features across various blockchain networks. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a passion for distributed systems and a desire to work at the cutting edge of blockchain technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Implement and maintain security protocols and best practices for the blockchain platform.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and operational tasks using infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Collaborate with dApp developers to ensure seamless integration with the underlying blockchain platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-4 years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or software development, with a focus on blockchain technologies .
• Proficiency in programming languages like Go, Rust, or Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin) and network administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work arrangements.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and training resources.