Remote dApp Architect: Blockchain & Smart Contracts

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Decentralized Applications (dApps) Developer to join a fully remote team. You will architect and build user-centric dApps leveraging blockchain technology and integrate with networks such as Ethereum and Polygon.

In this remote-first role, you will own the full development lifecycle—from concept to deployment—collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative decentralized solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and deploying decentralized applications (dApps).
• Strong proficiency in smart contract development languages (Solidity, Rust).
• Experience with blockchain development frameworks (Truffle, Hardhat, Brownie).
• Solid understanding of Web3 libraries and tools (ethers.js, web3.js).
• Proficiency in frontend technologies (React, Vue, Angular) and backend languages (Node.js, Python).
• Knowledge of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and DeFi protocols.
• Experience with IPFS and decentralized storage is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-friendly decentralized applications (dApps).
• Write, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts.
• Integrate dApps with various blockchain networks (Ethereum, Polygon, Solana).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• Implement backend services and APIs to support dApp functionality.
• Work closely with product managers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Ensure dApp security, performance, and scalability.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the dApp and Web3 space.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in dApp development and deployment.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and technical roadmap of dApp projects.

Skills

dApps development

Smart contract development

Web3 libraries

Frontend frameworks

Backend languages

Blockchain architectures

IPFS decentralized storage

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Brownie

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Decentralized Applications (dApps) Developer to join a fully remote team. You will architect and build user-centric dApps leveraging blockchain technology and integrate with networks such as Ethereum and Polygon.

In this remote-first role, you will own the full development lifecycle—from concept to deployment—collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative decentralized solutions.