Remote Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,468,000 - 2,447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International salary package

Global health insurance

Home office setup allowance

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a remote Blockchain Engineer to join a globally distributed team focusing on Crypto & Blockchain projects. You will design, develop, and maintain robust blockchain solutions while collaborating with colleagues across different time zones in a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in software development with 2+ years in blockchain, and strong skills in Go, Rust, Solidity, or C++. Excellent communication in a fully remote environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years software development experience with 2+ years in blockchain development.
• Proficiency in blockchain languages (Go, Rust, Solidity, C++).
• Experience with distributed systems, consensus algorithms, cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable blockchain protocols and decentralized applications.
• Write secure, efficient, and well-documented smart contracts and backend services.
• Collaborate with remote team across time zones using online tools.
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions to improve blockchain infra.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments.

Skills

Blockchain development

Go

Rust

Solidity

C++

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Blockchain Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role is fully remote and offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in the dynamic Crypto & Blockchain space without geographical constraints. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of robust blockchain solutions, collaborating virtually with a talented international team. We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter, thrives in a remote work environment, and is passionate about decentralized technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable blockchain protocols and decentralized applications.
• Write secure, efficient, and well-documented smart contracts and backend services.
• Collaborate effectively with remote team members across different time zones using online collaboration tools.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our blockchain infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on blockchain development (2+ years).
• Proficiency in one or more blockchain programming languages (e.g., Go, Rust, Solidity, C++).
• Experience with distributed systems, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic principles.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working effectively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive international salary package with attractive performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• The flexibility and freedom of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to shape the future of Crypto & Blockchain technology from anywhere in the world.