Lead Blockchain Developer

Placements24

Vereeniging

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Medical insurance

Growth opportunities

Innovative environment

Tech leadership

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Lead Blockchain Developer to guide a team, oversee architecture, and drive innovation in distributed ledger technology. You will shape our blockchain strategy and steer development across multiple platforms.

The role demands deep expertise with Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot and smart-contract languages Solidity and Rust, plus cloud and DevOps practices for deployment. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential to deliver high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

Extensive experience as a blockchain developer with leadership experience.
Deep expertise in Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot and smart contract development (Solidity, Rust).
Strong understanding of distributed systems, consensus mechanisms and cryptography.
Proven ability to design and architect complex blockchain solutions from the ground up.
Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices for blockchain deployment.
Excellent problem solving, communication and team management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of blockchain developers and foster high performance.
Design and architect scalable, secure blockchain solutions and dApps.
Oversee development, testing and deployment of smart contracts and core infra.
Define technical standards, best practices and coding guidelines for the team.
Collaborate with product management and other engineering teams to translate requirements.
Evaluate and integrate new blockchain technologies and protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Blockchain development

Smart contract development

Solidity

Rust

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Tools

Ethereum

Solana

Polkadot

Solidity

Rust

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Blockchain Developer to spearhead their blockchain development initiatives in Vereeniging . In this senior role, you will guide a team of talented developers, oversee the architecture and implementation of robust blockchain solutions, and drive technical innovation. You will play a crucial part in shaping our company's strategy for leveraging distributed ledger technology and contributing to the growth of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible with blockchain technology.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of blockchain developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Design and architect scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain solutions and decentralized applications (dApps).
Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of smart contracts and core blockchain infrastructure.
Define technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines for the blockchain development team.
Collaborate with product management and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Evaluate and integrate new blockchain technologies, tools, and protocols to enhance our platform.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a Blockchain Developer , with significant experience in a leadership or lead role.
Deep expertise in blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot) and smart contract development (e.g., Solidity, Rust).
Strong understanding of distributed systems, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography .
Proven ability to design and architect complex blockchain solutions from the ground up.
Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices related to blockchain deployment.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team management skills.

Benefits