Lead Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO & flexible hours

Professional development

Industry impact in George

Job summary

Placements24 in George is seeking a Lead Blockchain Engineer to spearhead development initiatives and guide a team of engineers in building scalable blockchain infrastructure and decentralized solutions.

You will own the technical vision, architectural decisions, and overall product quality, with a strong emphasis on cryptography, distributed ledgers, and secure smart contracts in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in CS/EE or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years in software engineering with at least 4 years in blockchain development.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex blockchain architectures and protocols.
• Mentor and manage a team of blockchain developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies for blockchain projects.
• Oversee the development of smart contracts, ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project roadmaps and technical strategies for new blockchain initiatives.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Team leadership

Distributed ledger

Cryptography

Smart contracts

Education

Master's degree or PhD in CS/EE or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Blockchain Engineer to spearhead development initiatives in George . This is a critical role where you will guide a team of talented engineers in building and scaling robust blockchain infrastructure and cutting-edge decentralized solutions. You will be responsible for the technical vision, architectural decisions, and overall quality of the blockchain products. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a deep passion for Crypto & Blockchain technologies and a proven track record of delivering complex, secure, and performant systems in a demanding environment, contributing significantly to the company's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex blockchain architectures and protocols.
• Mentor and manage a team of blockchain developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies for blockchain projects.
• Oversee the development of smart contracts , ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project roadmaps and technical strategies for new blockchain initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in software engineering, with a minimum of 4 years specifically in blockchain development.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex technical projects.
• Deep expertise in distributed ledger technologies , consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Proficiency in languages like Solidity, Rust, Go, and C++, along with familiarity with various blockchain platforms.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities, including conferences and training.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing industry in George .