Remote Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Impactful blockchain projects

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Autonomy and innovation culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Blockchain Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will design, develop, and maintain core blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency products, focusing on scalability, security, and performance.

This fully remote role requires collaboration across time zones and a results-driven mindset. Ideal candidates have strong blockchain software experience, proficiency in Go, Rust, C++, Java, and Solidity, and a deep understanding of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Extensive software development experience with a strong blockchain focus.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, C++, or Java plus Solidity for smart contracts.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, consensus algorithms and P2P networks.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust blockchain protocols and distributed systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for smart contracts and core blockchain components.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of decentralized applications (dApps).
• Optimize blockchain network performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using remote collaboration tools and best practices.

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Java

Solidity

Cryptography

Consensus algorithms

P2P networks

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Blockchain Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining our core blockchain infrastructure and innovative cryptocurrency products. You will work on challenging problems related to scalability, security, and performance, contributing directly to the evolution of our decentralized ecosystem. As a fully remote team member, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across different time zones, embracing asynchronous communication and a results-oriented work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust blockchain protocols and distributed systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for smart contracts and core blockchain components.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of decentralized applications (dApps).
• Optimize blockchain network performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using remote collaboration tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development with a strong focus on blockchain technology .
• Proficiency in languages such as Go, Rust, C++, or Java, and smart contract languages like Solidity.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, consensus algorithms, and P2P networks.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote , collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful blockchain and cryptocurrency projects from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development and remote work setup.
• A culture that values autonomy, innovation, and work-life balance.