Remote Blockchain Engineer (Smart Contracts)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,990,000 - 2,985,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Blockchain Engineer specializing in Smart Contracts to join a globally distributed team. This fully remote role focuses on design, development, and deployment of secure contracts for multiple blockchain platforms.

You will collaborate with product managers and frontend developers to deliver dApps, optimize gas usage, and review code. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Solidity, Vyper, or Rust are required in a remote, async environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in blockchain development with deployed smart contracts.
• Expertise in smart contract programming languages such as Solidity, Vyper, or Rust.
• Familiarity with Web3 development tools and libraries (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Web3.js).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts with a focus on security and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product managers and front-end developers to integrate smart contracts into dApps.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas usage across networks.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to improve development processes.
• Research and adopt new blockchain technologies and best practices.

Skills

Blockchain development

Solidity

Vyper

Rust

Web3

Truffle

Hardhat

Communication

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Web3.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Blockchain Engineer specializing in Smart Contracts to join their globally distributed team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, and focuses on the design, development, and deployment of secure and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain platforms. You will be a key contributor to building decentralized applications and protocols, working within a dynamic and agile environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer passionate about blockchain technology to make a significant impact on innovative projects without the constraints of a traditional office setting, fostering a culture of autonomy and collaboration across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts using languages like Solidity, ensuring high standards of security and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product managers and front-end developers to integrate smart contracts into decentralized applications (dApps).
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas usage for various blockchain networks.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and the continuous improvement of our blockchain development processes.
• Research and implement new blockchain technologies and best practices for smart contract development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in blockchain development , with a strong portfolio of deployed smart contracts.
• Expertise in smart contract programming languages such as Solidity , Vyper, or Rust.
• Solid understanding of blockchain principles, including consensus mechanisms and cryptography.
• Familiarity with Web3 development tools and libraries (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Web3.js).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fully remote , asynchronous work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and fully remote work.
• 100% remote work opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance for its remote team members.