Remote Senior Blockchain Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Global team

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Blockchain Engineer for a fully remote position, contributing to innovative projects from home. You will develop and scale decentralized solutions, building robust, secure blockchain infrastructure and collaborating with a global team.

The role emphasizes hands-on blockchain development with Solidity and Ethereum, backend work (Node.js/Go), cloud familiarity, and strong problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering with blockchain focus (text)
• Proficiency in Solidity and Ethereum
• Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals and cryptography
• Experience with backend development (Node.js, Go) and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Strong problem-solving and proactive issue resolution

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts and dApps
• Design secure, scalable blockchain architectures
• Integrate blockchain with existing systems and third-party services
• Perform code reviews and optimize performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex blockchain challenges
• Contribute to blockchain strategy and roadmap

Skills

Remote work

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Solidity

Ethereum

Node.js

Go

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Blockchain Engineer for a fully remote position, contributing to innovative projects from the comfort of your home. You will be a key player in developing and scaling our client's blockchain infrastructure, focusing on creating robust, secure, and efficient decentralized solutions. This role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of working on the forefront of the crypto and blockchain revolution. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team, driving technological advancements and ensuring the reliability of our client's platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality smart contracts and decentralized applications.


• Design and implement secure and scalable blockchain architectures.


• Integrate blockchain solutions with existing systems and third-party services.


• Perform code reviews, identify potential issues, and implement performance optimizations.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges within the blockchain ecosystem.


• Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap for blockchain initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to blockchain development .


• Proficiency in smart contract languages like Solidity and experience with platforms such as Ethereum.


• Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals, including consensus algorithms, cryptography, and distributed ledger technology.


• Experience with backend development (e.g., Node.js, Go) and familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a fully remote work arrangement.


• Opportunity to shape innovative projects in the fast‑paced blockchain industry.


• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and continuous learning resources.


• Comprehensive health benefits and flexible working hours.


• A supportive, international team environment that values collaboration and individual contribution.