Junior Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Medical aid

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a Junior Blockchain Engineer to join a growing team and kick-start a career in blockchain. You will work with senior engineers to learn, develop, and implement blockchain solutions, with hands-on exposure to smart contracts, dApps, and distributed ledger technologies.

You will contribute to innovative projects, participate in code reviews, and gain experience in deployment, security practices, and documentation while growing your skills in the blockchain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of blockchain technology principles and cryptography.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or Solidity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Support senior engineers in designing and implementing blockchain protocols and solutions.
• Learn and apply best practices in blockchain development, security, and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in blockchain-related projects.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Cryptography basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field

Tools

Solidity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Blockchain Engineer to join their growing team in Mossel Bay . This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to kick-start their career in the rapidly expanding blockchain and cryptocurrency space. You will work closely with senior engineers to learn, develop, and implement blockchain solutions, gaining hands-on experience with smart contracts, dApps, and distributed ledger technologies. Contributing to innovative projects, you will play a part in shaping the future of digital finance and technology in the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Support senior engineers in designing and implementing blockchain protocols and solutions.
• Learn and apply best practices in blockchain development, security, and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in blockchain-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of blockchain technology principles and cryptography.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or Solidity is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in the blockchain domain.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Mentorship and training from experienced blockchain professionals .
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
• Medical aid and other standard benefits.
• Opportunity for career growth within the company in Mossel Bay .