Lead Blockchain Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote work environment

Groundbreaking blockchain projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Developer for a fully remote role. You will architect, develop, and deploy advanced blockchain solutions while guiding a distributed team and shaping the technical roadmap.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in software with 4+ years in blockchain, strong skills in Solidity and Rust, and a proven ability to build secure, scalable dApps. Join a remote-first team delivering high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development with 4+ years in blockchain.
• Experience leading development teams and managing complex projects.
• Proficiency in Solidity or Rust for smart contracts.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and cryptography.
• Experience with web3 libraries and development tools (e.g., Ethers.js, Truffle, Hardhat).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and remote-work collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of complex blockchain solutions and dApps.
• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain developers.
• Architect robust, scalable, and secure blockchain systems.
• Write clean, secure smart contracts and backend code.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements and timelines.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Blockchain architecture

Smart contracts

Solidity

Rust

Web3 tools

Security practices

DApps development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree in CS

Tools

Ethereum

Binance Smart Chain

Solana

Truffle

Hardhat

Ethers.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering firm in the decentralized application space, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Blockchain Developer to join their dynamic and fully remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity to take a leadership role in architecting, developing, and deploying innovative blockchain solutions. As a remote-first organization, we foster a collaborative and productive environment where you can work from anywhere. You will guide a talented team of developers, contribute to strategic technical decisions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure blockchain products. If you have a passion for blockchain technology, a strong track record in leading development efforts, and thrive in a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex blockchain solutions and dApps.


• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain developers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.


• Architect robust and scalable blockchain systems, ensuring high performance and security.


• Write clean, efficient, and secure smart contracts and backend code.


• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.


• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to best practices.


• Evaluate and integrate new blockchain technologies and tools to improve development processes.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to blockchain development and deployment.


• Contribute to the strategic technical direction and roadmap of the company's blockchain initiatives.


• Ensure the security, integrity, and performance of deployed blockchain solutions.

Requirements

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


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years dedicated to blockchain development.


• Proven experience leading development teams and managing complex projects.


• Extensive knowledge of blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Solana) and their architectures.


• Proficiency in smart contract programming languages (e.g., Solidity, Rust).


• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.


• Experience with web3 libraries, frameworks, and development tools (e.g., Ethers.js, Truffle, Hardhat).


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote team collaboration.


• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.


• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.


• A fully remote work environment with a supportive and collaborative culture.


• Chance to work on groundbreaking projects in the blockchain and dApp space.