Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Blockchain Integrations

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Global team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote team pioneering decentralized solutions. You will design and implement server-side logic and APIs that connect backend systems with blockchain protocols, shaping the future of decentralized applications from home.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years of backend experience, strong REST/microservices, and proven blockchain integration with Web3.js or Ethers.js.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of backend development experience.
• Proven blockchain integration experience with Web3.js, Ethers.js, or similar.
• Expertise in Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Go, or Java.
• Strong RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Familiarity with smart contracts and blockchain ecosystem.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a remote team.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that interact with blockchain networks.
• Integrate blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon) into existing backend systems.
• Develop and manage data pipelines for blockchain data with real-time updates.
• Implement security best practices for backend systems and API integrations.
• Optimize backend performance and database interactions for high-throughput dApp usage.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and blockchain developers.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests for code quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical roadmaps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to backend and blockchain integrations.

Conocimientos

Backend development

Blockchain integration

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Web3.js

Ethers.js

SQL/NoSQL databases

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote team pioneering decentralized solutions. You will design and implement server-side logic and APIs that connect backend systems with blockchain protocols, shaping the future of decentralized applications from home.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years of backend experience, strong REST/microservices, and proven blockchain integration with Web3.js or Ethers.js.