Remote Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Career growth

Remote tools access

Dynamic team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Blockchain Engineer to join a globally distributed, remote-first team. You will design, develop, and deploy blockchain solutions and smart contracts from home, driving crypto initiatives with a diverse group of colleagues worldwide.

Responsibilities include building secure smart contracts, backend blockchain infrastructure, and dApps, while maintaining clean, well-tested code.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Blockchain Engineer with deployed projects.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Rust or Go.
• Understanding of blockchain, cryptography and DLT.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy secure smart contracts in Solidity.
• Build backend infrastructure interfacing with blockchain networks.
• Develop dApps and contribute to full lifecycle.
• Write clean, well-documented, tested code following best practices.
• Collaborate with remote team across time zones using digital tools.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability and security in a distributed environment.

Skills

Smart contracts

Solidity

Rust

Go

Blockchain fundamentals

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote Blockchain Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role offers the unique advantage of working entirely from home, focusing on designing, developing, and deploying innovative blockchain solutions and smart contracts. You will play a pivotal role in advancing our crypto and blockchain initiatives, collaborating with a diverse, remote-first team committed to pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement secure and efficient smart contracts using languages like Solidity.
• Build and maintain backend infrastructure that interacts with various blockchain networks.
• Develop decentralized applications (dApps) and contribute to their full lifecycle.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with remote team members across different time zones through digital communication tools.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security in a distributed environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Engineer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of deployed projects.
• Proficiency in blockchain development languages such as Solidity, Rust, or Go.
• Solid understanding of blockchain principles, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and cryptographic concepts .
• Experience with popular blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain).
• Strong familiarity with remote work tools and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and proactively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in the rapidly evolving blockchain space.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies for development.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative remote team culture focused on innovation and mutual support.