Lead Blockchain Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous retirement savings plan

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Blockchain Engineer in Benoni to drive enterprise blockchain initiatives. This hybrid role entails architecting, developing, and deploying robust blockchain solutions, mentoring engineers, and guiding the technical direction of our blockchain programs.

You will lead a team through design, implementation, and deployment, collaborating with product management to define scope and deliverables, while evaluating new technologies to stay ahead in the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 4 years focused on blockchain engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing complex software projects.
• Expertise in smart contract development (Solidity) and blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Hyperledger).
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade blockchain platforms and applications.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of blockchain engineers.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for blockchain development.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables.
• Evaluate and integrate new blockchain technologies and tools to enhance platform capabilities.

Skills

Smart contract development (Solidity)

Blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Hyperl

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Consensus mechanisms

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Lead Blockchain Engineer to spearhead their blockchain development efforts. This hybrid role, based in Benoni , offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, mentor engineers, and drive the technical direction of our blockchain initiatives. You will be responsible for architecting, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and secure blockchain solutions that align with our strategic goals. This leadership position requires a deep understanding of blockchain technology and a proven ability to guide complex projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade blockchain platforms and applications.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of blockchain engineers.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for blockchain development.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables.
• Evaluate and integrate new blockchain technologies and tools to enhance platform capabilities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 4 years focused on blockchain engineering .
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing complex software projects.
• Expertise in smart contract development (e.g., Solidity) and blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger).
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development in the blockchain space.