Hybrid Blockchain Platform Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (Richards Bay)

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Access to advanced development tools

Blockchain project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Blockchain Platform Engineer to scale and optimize core infrastructure for crypto and Web3 applications. This hybrid role combines collaborative office work with remote flexibility to enhance network performance and node management.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in systems engineering or backend development, deep blockchain protocol knowledge, and proficiency in Go, Rust, C++, or Python, plus Docker/Kubernetes and cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or backend development, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain platforms.
• Proven experience in optimizing the performance and scalability of distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus algorithms, and network architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Rust, C++, or Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize blockchain network infrastructure for performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain tools for monitoring, managing, and diagnosing blockchain nodes and networks.
• Improve transaction processing speed and reduce latency within blockchain systems.
• Implement and test upgrades to blockchain protocols and consensus mechanisms.
• Collaborate with smart contract developers and application teams to ensure platform compatibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to network performance and stability.
• Contribute to the research and development of new blockchain technologies and solutions.
• Ensure the security and reliability of the blockchain platform infrastructure.
• Document technical designs, processes, and operational procedures.
• Stay current with industry best practices in distributed systems and blockchain engineering.

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Python

Distributed systems

Network architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Blockchain Platform Engineer to scale and optimize core infrastructure for crypto and Web3 applications. This hybrid role combines collaborative office work with remote flexibility to enhance network performance and node management.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in systems engineering or backend development, deep blockchain protocol knowledge, and proficiency in Go, Rust, C++, or Python, plus Docker/Kubernetes and cloud experience.