Hybrid Blockchain Platform Engineer - Remote-Ready

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Modern Vereeniging office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Blockchain Platform Engineer to design, build, and optimize blockchain infrastructure in a hybrid role based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will manage nodes, ensure network stability, and collaborate with teams to deploy scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in distributed systems and blockchain, with Go/Rust/Python/C++ experience, and familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes. Hybrid work model and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years in software or systems engineering focusing on distributed systems.
• Proven blockchain knowledge with experience in Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, or Bitcoin.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, Python, or C++.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and Docker/Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain blockchain network infrastructure.
• Manage and operate blockchain nodes and consensus mechanisms.
• Develop and optimize backend systems for blockchain applications.
• Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of the blockchain platform.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features onto the platform.
• Monitor network health, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation tools for deployment and management of blockchain infrastructure.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the platform.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Distributed systems

Blockchain knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Go

Rust

Python

C++

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Blockchain Platform Engineer to design, build, and optimize blockchain infrastructure in a hybrid role based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will manage nodes, ensure network stability, and collaborate with teams to deploy scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in distributed systems and blockchain, with Go/Rust/Python/C++ experience, and familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes. Hybrid work model and growth opportunities are offered.