Junior Blockchain Engineer — Mentorship & Growth Opportunity

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Health and wellness benefits

Mentorship program

Practical crypto industry experience

Upington location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Blockchain Engineer in Upington to join a growing team. You will work with senior engineers to design, develop, and test blockchain solutions, contributing to smart contracts and decentralized technologies.

The role offers learning opportunities and a supportive environment to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge crypto projects, with an office-based position in Upington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of software development with interest in blockchain.
• Basic knowledge of Solidity, JavaScript or Python.
• Familiarity with distributed ledgers, crypto and smart contracts.
• Willing to learn and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement blockchain-based applications and solutions.
• Write and test code for smart contracts under guidance.
• Participate in design and architecture discussions for features.
• Perform QA and testing on blockchain components.
• Learn best practices in blockchain development, security, and performance.
• Collaborate on documentation for crypto projects.

Skills

Solidity

JavaScript

Python

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Blockchain Engineer in Upington to join a growing team. You will work with senior engineers to design, develop, and test blockchain solutions, contributing to smart contracts and decentralized technologies.

The role offers learning opportunities and a supportive environment to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge crypto projects, with an office-based position in Upington.