Senior Blockchain Developer - Remote First

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,635,000 - 4,281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work culture

Access to blockchain tools

Token options program

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Blockchain Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, implement, and deploy robust blockchain solutions with a focus on security, performance, and scalability.

Lead smart contract development across Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon, build APIs, collaborate with product and design, and contribute to architecture and open-source projects in a fast-growing crypto space.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Developer with deployed contracts.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Rust, or equivalent.
• Experience with Truffle, Hardhat, Web3.js, or Ethers.js.
• Backend languages: Node.js, Python, Go.
• Cloud familiarity: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy smart contracts on Ethereum, Solana, Polygon.
• Develop backend services and APIs that interact with blockchains.
• Collaborate with product and design to translate requirements.
• Review code for security and performance of blockchain apps.
• Optimize contracts and integrations for cost-efficiency.
• Stay updated with blockchain trends.
• Participate in architecture discussions and roadmap planning.
• Troubleshoot blockchain deployments and operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Solidity

Rust

Truffle

Hardhat

Web3.js

Ethers.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the decentralized finance space, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Blockchain Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. This pivotal role is designed for an individual passionate about building robust, scalable, and secure blockchain solutions. As a remote-first company, we foster a collaborative and flexible work environment, empowering our team members to contribute from anywhere in the world. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our blockchain products, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to open-source projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving crypto and blockchain industry, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in decentralized applications and smart contract development. Your expertise will directly influence the architecture and implementation of our core blockchain infrastructure, ensuring its resilience and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Polygon).
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs that interact with blockchain networks.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Implement robust security measures and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure the integrity of blockchain applications.
• Optimize smart contracts and blockchain integrations for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and trends in blockchain technology and decentralized applications.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical roadmap planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to blockchain deployments and operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Developer, with a strong portfolio of deployed smart contracts and decentralized applications.
• Proficiency in smart contract development languages such as Solidity, Rust, or equivalent.
• Experience with blockchain frameworks and tools (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Web3.js, Ethers.js).
• Solid understanding of cryptographic principles, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain architecture.
• Experience with backend development languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go) and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote team setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• A dynamic and collaborative remote work culture.
• Access to the latest blockchain technologies and tools.
• Potential for participation in token options programs.