Hybrid Blockchain Backend Engineer: Identity Platform

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

Professional development budget

Team-building activities

Pension fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 client in Nelspruit is seeking a skilled Blockchain Developer with a backend focus to design, build, and maintain core blockchain infrastructure and APIs for a decentralized identity platform.

The hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, requiring strong programming skills in Go, Node.js, Python, or Java, plus Solidity and experience with Ethereum or Hyperledger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related field.
• Proven backend and blockchain development experience.
• Proficiency in Go, Node.js, Python or Java.
• Experience with Solidity and blockchain platforms (Ethereum/Hyperledger).
• Strong DB skills (SQL/NoSQL) and REST/microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for blockchain apps.
• Design and implement smart contracts for identity management.
• Integrate blockchain with existing backend systems and databases.
• Optimize performance, scalability and security.
• Write reusable, testable code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship features.

Skills

Go

Node.js

Python

Java

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger

Solidity

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 client in Nelspruit is seeking a skilled Blockchain Developer with a backend focus to design, build, and maintain core blockchain infrastructure and APIs for a decentralized identity platform.

The hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, requiring strong programming skills in Go, Node.js, Python, or Java, plus Solidity and experience with Ethereum or Hyperledger.