Remote Senior Blockchain Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Blockchain Developer to design, build, and deploy scalable smart contracts and dApps for a global team. You will work on challenging projects, focusing on Solidity, EVM, and secure architecture, with independence and strong collaboration.

The role emphasizes remote work, distributed systems, and mentoring junior developers while contributing to the platform's technical roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant experience in blockchain development and smart contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Solidity, EVM, and dApp architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable smart contracts using Solidity.
• Build and maintain decentralized applications and backend services.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define technical specs.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and perform code reviews.
• Integrate blockchain solutions with existing systems and third-party services.
• Research new blockchain technologies and assess security risks.

Skills

Solidity

EVM

Smart contracts

dApps

Security practices

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Ethers.js

web3.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering force in the decentralized application (dApp) space, is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Blockchain Developer to join their fully remote, global team. This role is essential for the design, development, and deployment of innovative blockchain solutions that power our client's next-generation platform. You will work on challenging projects, leveraging your expertise in smart contract development, distributed systems, and blockchain architecture. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for decentralization and a proven track record of delivering high-quality blockchain applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading-edge company from the convenience of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure smart contracts using Solidity.
• Build and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) and related backend services.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define project requirements and technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Integrate blockchain solutions with existing systems, APIs, and third-party services.
• Research and evaluate new blockchain technologies, protocols, and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to the architectural decisions and technical roadmap of the platform.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Blockchain Developer, with a strong focus on smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with blockchain development frameworks like Hardhat, Truffle, or Foundry.
• Deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and blockchain concepts.
• Experience developing and deploying dApps and smart contracts on mainnet.
• Familiarity with common blockchain security best practices and vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience with web3 libraries (e.g., ethers.js, web3.js) and APIs.
• Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python) is beneficial.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a remote, asynchronous team setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position, offering exceptional flexibility and autonomy.
• Our client provides a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and performance bonuses.
• You’ll have access to continuous professional development, including online courses, workshops, and conference attendance.