Lead Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks an experienced Lead Blockchain Engineer to guide a development team in building scalable, secure blockchain solutions. You will shape architecture, drive code quality, and mentor engineers to deliver innovative products.

You will define roadmaps with product stakeholders, make key technology choices, troubleshoot complex issues, and foster technical excellence in a fully remote role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading blockchain engineering teams.
• Proven track record delivering complex blockchain projects.
• Deep knowledge of distributed ledger tech and smart contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of blockchain platforms and applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain developers, promoting technical excellence.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with product management to define project roadmaps and requirements.
• Architect scalable, secure blockchain solutions and make key technology choices.

Skills

Leadership

Blockchain protocols

Smart contracts

Go

Rust

Solidity

JavaScript

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Go

Rust

Solidity

JavaScript

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Lead Blockchain Engineer to guide their development efforts in Randburg. You will be responsible for leading a team of talented engineers in the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure blockchain solutions. This role involves architectural decision-making, code quality assurance, and mentoring junior team members. You will work on diverse projects, pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology to create innovative products and services. If you have a passion for decentralized systems and a proven track record of leading successful development teams, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of our blockchain initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust blockchain platforms and applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to define project roadmaps and technical requirements.
• Architect scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain solutions, making key technology choices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions for critical systems.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Blockchain Engineer with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of various blockchain protocols, distributed ledger technologies, and smart contract development.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in blockchain (e.g., Go, Rust, Solidity, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices for blockchain deployments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote position, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects in the rapidly evolving blockchain industry.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conference attendance.