Lead Blockchain Engineer - DApps & Web3, Relocation to Durban

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health coverage

Career growth

Equity options

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative culture

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Engineer to drive the development of our next-generation decentralized applications in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead a high-caliber team, architect scalable, secure solutions, and guide projects from concept to deployment in a fast-paced startup environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software and at least 3 years in blockchain, with strong Solidity/Ethereum experience and a passion for innovating Web3 applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain development.
• Proficiency in smart contract languages such as Solidity and experience with Ethereum-based development.
• Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and consensus protocols.
• Experience with Web3 development tools and frameworks (Hardhat, Truffle, Ethers.js).
• Demonstrated experience in leading engineering teams and managing project lifecycles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of smart contracts and dApps.
• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Architect scalable and secure blockchain solutions for various Web3 use cases.
• Oversee code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate product vision into technical reality.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges in blockchain development.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and technology roadmap of blockchain initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem.

Skills

Solidity

Ethereum

Web3

Leadership

Mentorship

Smart contracts security

Cryptography

Hardhat

Truffle

Ethers.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Ethers.js

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Engineer to drive the development of our next-generation decentralized applications in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead a high-caliber team, architect scalable, secure solutions, and guide projects from concept to deployment in a fast-paced startup environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software and at least 3 years in blockchain, with strong Solidity/Ethereum experience and a passion for innovating Web3 applications.