Blockchain Technical Lead

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a visionary Blockchain Technical Lead to guide engineering efforts in developing and scaling advanced blockchain solutions. You will provide technical direction, mentor a team of developers, and ensure architectural integrity and performance of our products.

This role suits an experienced engineer with a passion for decentralized technologies and a track record leading technical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive software development experience with focus on blockchain.
• Proven track record leading technical teams and projects.
• Proficiency in Solidity and Rust; understanding of cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of scalable blockchain solutions.
• Mentor a team of blockchain developers and drive best practices.
• Oversee smart contracts and dApps development and deployment.
• Ensure code quality and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with product management to define technical roadmaps.

Skills

Blockchain development

Leadership

Solidity

Rust

Distributed systems

Cloud & DevOps

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ethereum tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Blockchain Technical Lead to guide their engineering efforts in developing and scaling advanced blockchain solutions in Benoni . You will provide technical direction, mentor a team of talented developers, and ensure the architectural integrity and performance of our blockchain products. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a passion for decentralized technologies and a proven ability to lead technical initiatives. You will be instrumental in shaping our technical strategy, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality, robust blockchain applications that meet market demands. You will work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and business strategy, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable and secure blockchain solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of blockchain developers.
• Oversee the development and implementation of smart contracts and dApps.
• Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with product management to define technical roadmaps and requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development, with a strong focus on blockchain technologies .
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and projects.
• Proficiency in blockchain programming languages (e.g., Solidity, Rust) and frameworks.
• Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, distributed systems, and cryptography.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity options.
• Opportunity to lead innovation in the blockchain space .
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.