Blockchain Platform Engineer

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Professional development support

Collaborative team environment

Direct contribution to decentralized</

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Blockchain Platform Engineer to manage and scale core blockchain infrastructure, including deployment, configuration and maintenance of nodes and related services.

You will collaborate with dev and ops teams to ensure reliability, security and performance for decentralized applications, with a hybrid work model and ongoing opportunities to work with cutting-edge blockchain technology.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or systems administration with a focus on blockchain platforms.
Strong understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and network architecture.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
Familiarity with smart contract development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain blockchain network nodes and related infrastructure.
Monitor network health, performance, and security; implement optimizations as needed.
Automate deployment, scaling, and management with Docker and Kubernetes.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the blockchain infrastructure.
Collaborate with dApp developers to ensure seamless integration with the blockchain platform.
Research and implement new blockchain technologies and protocols to enhance platform capabilities.

Skills

Infrastructure engineering

DevOps

Scripting (Python/Bash/Go)

Blockchain knowledge

Monitoring (Prometheus Grafana)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Blockchain Platform Engineer to manage and enhance their core blockchain infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and scaling of blockchain networks, ensuring their reliability, security, and performance. You will work closely with development and operations teams to support the seamless operation of our client's decentralized applications and services. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in infrastructure and a passion for blockchain technology to make a significant impact on a growing platform.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain blockchain network nodes and related infrastructure.
Monitor network health, performance, and security, implementing optimizations as needed.
Automate deployment, scaling, and management processes using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the blockchain infrastructure.
Collaborate with dApp developers to ensure seamless integration with the blockchain platform.
Research and implement new blockchain technologies and protocols to enhance platform capabilities.

Requirements

Proven experience (5+ years) in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a focus on blockchain platforms .
Strong understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and network architecture.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging systems.
Familiarity with smart contract development is a plus.

Benefits