Remote Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Blockchain Engineer to join their fully remote team, contributing to Durban-based projects. You will help build secure, scalable blockchain solutions and decentralized applications for crypto platforms, working with a distributed, global team.

You will develop, test, and deploy Solidity smart contracts, maintain backend services for dApps, and collaborate to design new blockchain features.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and experience with frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.
• Understanding of blockchain architecture, including consensus algorithms and cryptographic principles.
• Experience with web3 libraries and tools (e.g., Ethers.js, Web3.js).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust smart contracts using Solidity and other relevant programming languages.
• Build and maintain the backend infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps).
• Participate in the design and implementation of new blockchain protocols and features.
• Optimize blockchain solutions for performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate blockchain functionalities into user interfaces.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the remote team.

Skills

Solidity

Hardhat

Truffle

Web3.js

Ethers.js

Remote work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and dedicated Remote Blockchain Engineer to join their fully remote team, contributing to projects based in Durban . You will be at the forefront of developing innovative decentralized applications and smart contracts, playing a key role in shaping the future of our blockchain offerings. This position requires a proactive individual who can thrive in a remote work environment, collaborating effectively with a distributed team. You will focus on building secure, scalable, and efficient blockchain solutions that address complex challenges in the crypto & blockchain industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust smart contracts using Solidity and other relevant programming languages.
• Build and maintain the backend infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps).
• Participate in the design and implementation of new blockchain protocols and features.
• Optimize blockchain solutions for performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate blockchain functionalities into user interfaces.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the remote team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and experience with frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.
• Understanding of blockchain architecture, including consensus algorithms and cryptographic principles.
• Experience with web3 libraries and tools (e.g., Ethers.js, Web3.js).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in the blockchain field.
• Contribution to exciting and impactful projects in the crypto & blockchain sector.
• A supportive and inclusive remote team culture.