Remote Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup budget

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Blockchain Engineer to join their distributed team. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere, including Welkom, and contribute to scalable blockchain solutions powering crypto projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of software engineering experience with a blockchain focus, strong knowledge of Go, Rust or Solidity, and experience with Hyperledger Fabric or Ethereum. Independence and clear remote communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with a blockchain focus.
• Strong ability to work independently in a remote setting and communicate clearly.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust or Solidity; experience with Hyperledger Fabric or Ethereum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance blockchain networks and distributed applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for smart contracts and backend services.
• Collaborate with remote team members and participate in code reviews and design discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across blockchain platforms and protocols.
• Research and integrate new blockchain technologies to enhance solutions.

Skills

Remote work proficiency

Self-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Go

Rust

Solidity

Hyperledger Fabric

Ethereum

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and motivated Remote Blockchain Engineer to join their distributed team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to groundbreaking projects in the crypto and blockchain space. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining scalable blockchain solutions that power innovative applications. This role is ideal for an independent, self-driven engineer who thrives in a flexible work environment and is passionate about contributing to the decentralized future from Welkom .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance blockchain networks and distributed applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for smart contracts and backend services.
• Collaborate with remote team members through various communication channels and project management tools.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to the overall technical strategy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across various blockchain platforms.
• Research and integrate new blockchain technologies and protocols to enhance existing solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 1 year focused on blockchain development .
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to blockchain, such as Go, Rust, or Solidity.
• Experience with blockchain frameworks (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum).
• Understanding of cryptographic principles and distributed ledger technologies.
• Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored for remote employees.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on exciting blockchain and crypto projects .
• Budget for home office setup and professional development.
• Collaborative and inclusive online work culture.