Remote Blockchain Engineer - Smart Contracts

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 960,000 - 1,601,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Blockchain Engineer to design and deploy secure Solidity smart contracts for a global audience.

You will work with a remote-first team, optimizing performance, reviewing code, and integrating contracts with frontend apps. The role emphasizes security, scalability, and autonomy in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and deploying Solidity smart contracts.
• Strong understanding of blockchain principles, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and decentralized protocols.
• Familiar with smart contract tooling such as Hardhat, Truffle, OpenZeppelin and related security practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, secure smart contracts using Solidity and relevant frameworks.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for various blockchain networks.
• Participate in the design and architecture of new blockchain features and dApps.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, perform security audits, and implement best practices to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to integrate smart contracts into user-facing applications.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Skills

Solidity

Ethereum & EVM

Security awareness

Remote collaboration

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

OpenZeppelin

Cryptography basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and self-motivated Remote Blockchain Engineer specializing in smart contracts to join their globally distributed team. This position is crucial for developing secure, efficient, and scalable smart contracts that power our next generation of decentralized products. Working from anywhere, you will collaborate with a remote-first team, contributing to the core infrastructure of our cutting-edge blockchain ecosystem. If you are passionate about decentralization, possess strong coding skills, and thrive in an autonomous work environment, this is an ideal opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, secure smart contracts using Solidity and relevant frameworks.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for various blockchain networks.
• Participate in the design and architecture of new blockchain features and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Conduct thorough code reviews, perform security audits, and implement best practices to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to integrate smart contracts into user-facing applications.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying Solidity smart contracts .
• Strong understanding of blockchain principles, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and decentralized protocols.
• Proficiency with smart contract development tools and libraries (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, OpenZeppelin).
• Experience with cryptography concepts relevant to blockchain security.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment, demonstrating strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with blockchain-related security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in a rapidly evolving field.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Chance to work on innovative projects in the crypto and blockchain space with a global team.