Remote Blockchain Security Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,834,000 - 2,834,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first culture

Flexible hours

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Engineer to strengthen the security of blockchain protocols and dApps. The role emphasizes independent work within a distributed global team, with a remote-first culture and a focus on secure design and incident response.

You will audit smart contracts, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop robust security practices across the development lifecycle. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3+ years software development with blockchain security.
• Experience auditing Solidity or Vyper contracts.
• Familiar with blockchain vulnerabilities and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits and penetration testing on smart contracts and blockchain protocols.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities within the blockchain ecosystem.
• Develop security strategies and best practices for dApp development.
• Design secure smart contract architectures with immutability.
• Monitor networks for suspicious activity and respond to incidents.
• Create security reports and incident response plans.
• Stay updated on latest security trends and tools.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures.
• Contribute to secure coding standards.

Skills

Blockchain security

Security auditing

Smart contract auditing

Cryptography concepts

Secure SDLC

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Security analysis tools

Auditing tools

Smart contract auditing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Engineer to strengthen the security of blockchain protocols and dApps. The role emphasizes independent work within a distributed global team, with a remote-first culture and a focus on secure design and incident response.

You will audit smart contracts, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop robust security practices across the development lifecycle. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.