Senior Blockchain Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer for a hybrid role in East London. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable blockchain networks and dApps, write secure smart contracts, and collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software with 3+ years in blockchain, strong cryptography knowledge, and experience with Ethereum/Polygon/Solana and related frameworks. East London hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years software development experience with at least 3 years in blockchain.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Go, Rust or Python and distributed systems.
• Strong cryptography knowledge and experience with major platforms.
• Experience in hybrid work environments and East London collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable blockchain networks and dApps.
• Write high-quality, secure smart contracts and backend services.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to define requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and security assessments.
• Research new blockchain tech and integrate useful protocols.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Solidity

Go

Rust

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ethereum

Polygon

Solana

Blockchain frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the Crypto & Blockchain sector, is looking for a seasoned Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their innovative team in East London . This hybrid role requires you to leverage your deep technical expertise to design, develop, and deploy advanced blockchain solutions. You will be instrumental in driving the technical direction of our blockchain initiatives, contributing to projects that are shaping the future of decentralized technologies. If you are passionate about building robust and scalable blockchain applications, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure blockchain networks and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Write high-quality, efficient, and well-tested code for smart contracts and backend services.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define project requirements and deliver features.
• Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and security assessments to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Research and integrate new blockchain technologies, protocols, and tools to enhance our platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain technology.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity, Go, Rust, or Python.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and blockchain architecture.
• Experience with popular blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon, Solana) and relevant frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and contribute to team success in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training and conference attendance.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements promoting work-life balance.