Remote Lead Blockchain Architect & dApp Innovator

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Stock options

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Developer to guide a fully remote team in designing, building, and deploying scalable blockchain solutions and dApps near Benoni, Gauteng. You will mentor engineers, set technical direction, and drive secure, high-performance systems.

The role requires 7+ years in software with at least 4 in blockchain, strong Solidity and EVM expertise, and solid backend skills. Remote work with global collaboration is supported.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with at least 4 years in blockchain
• Experience leading development teams on blockchain projects
• Expertise in Solidity and EVM
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Node.js, Python, or Go
• Familiarity with Web3 libraries and frameworks (Hardhat/Truffle/Web3.js)

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, development, and deployment of blockchain systems and dApps.
• Mentor and guide a remote team of blockchain engineers.
• Define project requirements and technical roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Oversee code reviews and enforce security and performance best practices.
• Research and implement new blockchain technologies and solutions.

Skills

Lead blockchain team

Smart contract development

Solidity expert

Back-end development

Web3 technologies

EVM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Web3.js

Node.js

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Developer to guide a fully remote team in designing, building, and deploying scalable blockchain solutions and dApps near Benoni, Gauteng. You will mentor engineers, set technical direction, and drive secure, high-performance systems.

The role requires 7+ years in software with at least 4 in blockchain, strong Solidity and EVM expertise, and solid backend skills. Remote work with global collaboration is supported.