Remote Lead Blockchain Architect: Next-Gen DeFi & DLT

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High compensation

Remote work

Conference attendance

Professional development

Groundbreaking projects

Visionary team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Blockchain Engineer to spearhead our remote projects. You will guide architecture, security, and scalability of distributed ledger platforms while mentoring engineers.

Expertise in Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos; Solidity, Rust, or Go; and a proven track record in leading crypto projects is required. You will shape technical direction and collaborate with product teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cryptography, or related field.
• 7+ years software engineering with 5+ years in blockchain development/architecture.
• Experience with multiple blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos).
• Proficiency in Solidity, Rust, or Go for smart contracts.
• Proven team leadership and project delivery track record.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, cryptography and network security.
• Experience with dApps, wallets, and DeFi is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of blockchain platforms and apps.
• Architect scalable, secure distributed systems using blockchain tech.
• Oversee smart contract/dApp development and optimization.
• Set standards, practices, and coding guidelines for the team.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide career development.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers on roadmaps.
• Perform rigorous code reviews to ensure quality and security.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Leadership

Mentoring

Remote collaboration

DeFi experience

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in CS/Cryptography

Tools

Solidity

Rust

Go

Ethereum

Solana

Cosmos

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Blockchain Engineer to spearhead our remote projects. You will guide architecture, security, and scalability of distributed ledger platforms while mentoring engineers.

Expertise in Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos; Solidity, Rust, or Go; and a proven track record in leading crypto projects is required. You will shape technical direction and collaborate with product teams.