Lead Blockchain Engineer - dApp Development

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Lead innovative projects

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Engineer to guide the development of scalable dApps in Richards Bay. The role blends hands-on engineering with team leadership to deliver high-quality blockchain solutions and drive architectural decisions.

Candidates should have deep experience with Solidity, smart contracts, cross-chain interoperability, and modern development frameworks, plus proven ability to mentor engineers and manage timelines in a fast-growing crypto space.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Blockchain Engineer focused on dApp development.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and smart contract development frameworks.
• Proven track record leading development teams and managing timelines.
• Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and architectures.
• Experience with cross-chain communication and interoperability is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable dApps.
• Architect smart contracts and blockchain integrations for new features.
• Mentor and guide junior and senior blockchain engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define roadmaps.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and security with testing and reviews.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies and best practices.

Skills

Blockchain engineering

Solidity & smart contracts

Leadership & project management

Blockchain protocols & consensus

Cross-chain interoperability

Problem-solving & communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Lead Blockchain Engineer to guide their development efforts in building sophisticated decentralized applications (dApps) in Richards Bay . This hybrid role requires a blend of strong technical expertise in blockchain development and effective leadership skills. You will be instrumental in architecting and implementing scalable dApps, leading a team of talented engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality blockchain solutions within the growing Crypto & Blockchain industry. Your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative decentralized products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure decentralized applications (dApps).
• Architect smart contracts and blockchain integrations for new features and products.
• Mentor and guide junior and senior blockchain engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define dApp roadmaps and features.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and security standards are met through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies and best practices, introducing them where appropriate.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Blockchain Engineer with a focus on dApp development.
• Strong proficiency in smart contract programming (e.g., Solidity) and blockchain development frameworks.
• Proven experience in leading development teams and managing project timelines.
• Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and decentralized architectures.
• Experience with cross-chain communication and interoperability solutions is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead innovative projects in the blockchain space.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.