On-Site Blockchain Engineer - Backend & Smart Contracts

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking a Blockchain Software Engineer to design and implement blockchain solutions that power next-generation decentralized apps. You’ll build backend services and smart contracts, collaborating with product managers and other engineers in an agile environment, focusing on scalability, security, and performance.

The role is permanent and on-site. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering, strong backend experience, blockchain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field.
• Proven backend development experience.
• Experience with blockchain concepts (smart contracts, DLT, consensus).
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, Python or Node.js.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with Git and version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and APIs for blockchain applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Go, Rust, Python, or Node.js.
• Design and implement smart contracts as needed.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate blockchain functionalities.
• Participate in the full SDLC, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the technology stack.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology selection.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies and best practices.
• Work within an agile development environment.

Skills

Backend development

Go

Rust

Python

Node.js

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL databases

Git

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking a Blockchain Software Engineer to design and implement blockchain solutions that power next-generation decentralized apps. You’ll build backend services and smart contracts, collaborating with product managers and other engineers in an agile environment, focusing on scalability, security, and performance.

The role is permanent and on-site. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering, strong backend experience, blockchain