Senior Blockchain Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity options

Home office stipend

Remote-first culture

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer to join their fully remote FinTech team. You will design, build, and deploy secure, scalable blockchain applications from anywhere, mentoring juniors and shaping architectural decisions.

You will work with Solidity, Vyper, or Rust, and collaborate across product and design to turn business needs into robust blockchain solutions. Remote-first, equity options, and benefits await.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in smart contract development languages such as Solidity, Vyper, or Rust.
• Experience with blockchain frameworks and tools (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Ganache).
• Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, including consensus mechanisms, cryptography, and distributed ledger technology.
• Experience with Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, or Solana.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon).
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code for blockchain solutions.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and robust blockchain architectures.
• Integrate blockchain applications with existing systems and third-party services.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in distributed systems and smart contracts.
• Optimize blockchain applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies, protocols, and industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap for the blockchain development team.

Skills

Solidity

Vyper

Rust

JavaScript

Distributed systems

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Ganache

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing FinTech company specializing in decentralized finance solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Blockchain Developer to join their fully remote team, contributing to the development of innovative blockchain-based financial products. This is a remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within relevant jurisdictions. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and deploying secure, scalable, and efficient blockchain applications. This role requires a deep understanding of blockchain technology, smart contract development, and distributed ledger systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to bring groundbreaking financial tools to market. As a senior member of the team, you will also be expected to mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring the highest standards of code quality and security in our remote development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon).
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code for blockchain solutions.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and robust blockchain architectures.
• Integrate blockchain applications with existing systems and third-party services.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in distributed systems and smart contracts.
• Optimize blockchain applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies, protocols, and industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap for the blockchain development team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of developed projects.
• Proficiency in smart contract development languages such as Solidity, Vyper, or Rust.
• Experience with blockchain frameworks and tools (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Ganache).
• Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, including consensus mechanisms, cryptography, and distributed ledger technology.
• Experience with popular blockchain platforms like Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, or Solana.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Go, Python).
• Familiarity with API integration and web development technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in a distributed environment.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering exceptional flexibility. Our client provides a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and equity options. Employees receive comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, and a stipend for home office setup and professional development. We foster a collaborative and innovative remote work culture, encouraging continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Opportunities for growth into technical leadership roles are abundant. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, building a global team of talented individuals.