Remote Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive pay

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Blockchain Network Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, deploy, and maintain scalable blockchain nodes and network infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and performance across cloud platforms.

You will collaborate with global engineers, document procedures, and contribute to disaster recovery plans while supporting feature integration and rapid issue resolution in a cutting-edge blockchain environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in blockchain network engineering or similar networking role.
• Strong understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and distributed ledgers.
• Proficiency in network configuration, management, and security best practices.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize throughput.
• Ensure security and integrity of the blockchain network through robust configuration and threat mitigation.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Blockchain networking

Blockchain protocols

Network configuration & security

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Remote work autonomy

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Remote Blockchain Network Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining the robust and secure blockchain networks that underpin our client's operations and services. You will work on ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of our blockchain infrastructure, collaborating with a global team of engineers. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while allowing you to make a significant impact in the exciting and rapidly growing cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the blockchain network through robust configuration and threat mitigation.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and protocols into the network.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Network Engineer or in a similar network infrastructure role.
• Strong understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and distributed ledger technology.
• Proficiency in network configuration, management, and security best practices.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technologies.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative remote team culture.
• Contribute to the infrastructure powering the future of decentralized finance.