Remote Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,285,000 - 2,249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work package

Blockchain tech access

Professional development

Flexible remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Blockchain Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain blockchain networks across distributed infrastructure. You will manage nodes and validators, ensure security and scalability, and troubleshoot complex issues in a fully remote setting.

The role requires Linux/Unix, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker and Kubernetes, and scripting (Python, Bash) for automation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a network engineer focused on blockchain infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of distributed ledger tech, consensus, and network protocols.
• Experience with Linux/Unix, cloud platforms, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain network infrastructure.
• Monitor health, performance, and security; implement proactive measures.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with dev teams to ensure compatibility with evolving blockchain tech.
• Maintain network security protocols and best practices.

Skills

Blockchain networking

Linux/Unix

Docker/Kubernetes

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Cloud platforms

Network monitoring

Network security

Remote work

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Blockchain Network Engineer to join their globally distributed team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our blockchain networks, ensuring their security, scalability, and optimal performance. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to critical infrastructure in the decentralized space. You will play a key role in maintaining the robustness of our blockchain ecosystem, managing network nodes, and troubleshooting complex technical issues to uphold network integrity and efficiency across various decentralized protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage blockchain network infrastructure, including nodes and validators.


• Monitor network health, performance, and security, implementing proactive measures to prevent disruptions.


• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, performing root cause analysis for outages or performance degradation.


• Implement and maintain network security protocols and best practices to protect against threats.


• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and ensure network compatibility with evolving blockchain technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a network engineer with a strong focus on blockchain network infrastructure.


• Deep understanding of distributed ledger technology, consensus algorithms, and network protocols.


• Experience with operating systems (Linux/Unix), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and monitoring.


• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience working independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive remote work benefits package.


• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology from anywhere.


• Significant contribution to the stability and growth of decentralized networks.


• Professional development support and access to industry conferences.


• A flexible and results-oriented remote work culture.