Senior Blockchain Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Blockchain Engineer to architect and implement scalable, secure blockchain networks and smart contracts for a fully remote global team. You will lead design and push innovative solutions across platforms.

You will collaborate with distributed engineering groups, review code, and mentor juniors. The role offers stock options, competitive compensation, and opportunities to shape the blockchain ecosystem from anywhere, including Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional blockchain development experience.
• Deep understanding of distributed ledger technologies, consensus algorithms and cryptography.
• Expertise in smart contract development (Solidity) and major platforms.
• Backend programming in Go, Node.js or Python; cloud and containerization skills (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable blockchain networks and protocols.
• Develop and optimize high-performance smart contracts and dApps.
• Lead technical design for new blockchain features and products.
• Collaborate with remote engineering teams to integrate solutions.
• Conduct security audits and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Blockchain experience

Smart contracts (Solidity)

Backend programming

Cloud & containers

Distributed ledger tech & crypto

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Solidity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves architecting and building the next generation of decentralized platforms and services. You will lead the design and implementation of complex blockchain solutions, driving innovation and ensuring the highest standards of security and performance. As a key member of a globally distributed team, you will have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of our client's blockchain ecosystem from the ground up, contributing significantly to their mission in the Cape Town area and beyond, all from the convenience of your remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable and secure blockchain networks and protocols.
• Develop and optimize high-performance smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Lead the technical design and development efforts for new blockchain features and products.
• Collaborate with remote engineering teams to integrate blockchain solutions into existing infrastructure.
• Conduct security audits and implement robust measures to protect against vulnerabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall technical growth of the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in blockchain development and engineering.
• Deep understanding of distributed ledger technologies, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Expertise in smart contract development (e.g., Solidity) and experience with major blockchain platforms.
• Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Go, Node.js, Python) relevant to blockchain development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous stock options and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attending industry conferences remotely.