Remote Lead Blockchain Architect & Developer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Remote work

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Cryptocurrency Developer to drive blockchain initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will design, build, and deploy scalable dApps and smart contracts while guiding a team of engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in software development with 3+ years in blockchain, strong cryptography knowledge, and hands-on experience with Solidity, Go, Rust, and Web3 tools. This role offers significant impact and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software development with 3+ years in blockchain.
• Proven experience building smart contracts on Ethereum or similar networks.
• Strong cryptography, distributed systems, and security mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of blockchain-based applications and smart contracts.
• Architect scalable decentralized systems across multiple protocols.
• Mentor developers, review code, and drive testing strategies.
• Collaborate with product teams to define technical specifications.

Skills

Blockchain development

Solidity

Vyper

Go

Rust

Node.js

Python

Web3.js

Truffle/Hardhat

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Web3.js

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Cryptocurrency Developer to drive blockchain initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will design, build, and deploy scalable dApps and smart contracts while guiding a team of engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in software development with 3+ years in blockchain, strong cryptography knowledge, and hands-on experience with Solidity, Go, Rust, and Web3 tools. This role offers significant impact and remote flexibility.