Senior Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Technical leadership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their Randburg team. You will design, develop, and deploy blockchain solutions, help shape architecture, and ensure secure, scalable systems in a challenging crypto environment.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to high-impact projects using Solidity, Go, Rust, and Python.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience as a Blockchain Engineer.
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to blockchain development (e.g., Solidity, Go, Rust, Python).
• Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable dApps and smart contracts.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and database technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust blockchain platforms and applications.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and secure smart contracts and backend code.
• Optimize blockchain networks for performance, scalability, and security.
• Architect and implement decentralized application (dApp) integrations.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements.

Skills

Solidity

Go

Rust

Python

Blockchain fundamentals

Distributed systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their team in Randburg . You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated blockchain solutions, contributing to the architecture and implementation of scalable and secure decentralized systems. This role demands a deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for innovation within the cryptocurrency and blockchain domain. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust blockchain platforms and applications.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and secure smart contracts and backend code.
• Optimize blockchain networks for performance, scalability, and security.
• Architect and implement decentralized application (dApp) integrations.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience as a Blockchain Engineer.
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to blockchain development (e.g., Solidity, Go, Rust, Python).
• Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable dApps and smart contracts.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and database technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Work on cutting-edge blockchain technology with a talented team.