Senior Blockchain Architect - Fully Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer for a fully remote role. You will architect, develop, and deploy scalable blockchain solutions, focusing on security and performance, in a distributed team.

You'll work with Solidity, Rust, and other languages, mentor engineers, and help shape product features. This remote position offers a competitive salary, health coverage, and a strong budget for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Blockchain Engineer or similar role.
• Deep expertise in smart contract languages (Solidity, Vyper, or Rust).
• Strong knowledge of Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot and their consensus.
• Familiarity with development tools and frameworks (Truffle, Hardhat, Web3.js).
• Experience with distributed systems, cryptography, and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust and scalable blockchain architectures and protocols.
• Develop, test, and deploy secure smart contracts and dApps.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define features.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's growth.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability through testing and code reviews.
• Stay updated on blockchain innovations and new technologies.

Skills

Smart contract development

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Communication skills

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Web3.js

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer for a fully remote role. You will architect, develop, and deploy scalable blockchain solutions, focusing on security and performance, in a distributed team.

You'll work with Solidity, Rust, and other languages, mentor engineers, and help shape product features. This remote position offers a competitive salary, health coverage, and a strong budget for professional development.