Lead Blockchain Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Welkom; Híbrido; ZAR 2 496 000 - 3 827 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote work

Equity options

Professional development budget

Flexible hours

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of scalable blockchain solutions from a fully remote setup. You will mentor engineers, define standards, and drive architectural decisions for smart contracts and DApps.

You will collaborate with product management to translate requirements into technical roadmaps and ensure smooth integration with external APIs while addressing production challenges across the stack.

Qualificações

• Master's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering with a blockchain focus.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Expertise in Solidity and Ethereum/Polygon protocols.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and cryptography.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable blockchain solutions.
• Mentor a team of blockchain engineers.
• Architect smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
• Define coding standards and development processes.
• Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into technical specifications and roadmaps.
• Oversee integration with existing systems and external APIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.

Conhecimentos

Blockchain leadership

Solidity development

Distributed systems

Backend development

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Formação académica

Master's degree or equivalent

Ferramentas

Solidity tooling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Blockchain Engineer to spearhead their blockchain development efforts, offering a fully remote work arrangement. In this leadership role, you will guide a talented team of engineers in designing, building, and maintaining our core blockchain infrastructure and decentralized applications. You will be instrumental in setting technical direction, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative blockchain solutions. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and technological advancement of a pioneering company in the Web3 space, working from the convenience of your own location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure blockchain solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Architect robust and efficient smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processes.
• Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into technical specifications and roadmaps.
• Oversee the integration of blockchain components with existing systems and external APIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in production environments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on blockchain development.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Expertise in smart contract development (e.g., Solidity) and blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus algorithms.
• Proficiency in languages like Go, Rust, or Node.js.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a remote team.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and equity options for the right candidate.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a cutting-edge blockchain platform.