Senior Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus potential

Fully remote

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

High-impact projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to lead key initiatives within its crypto division. This fully remote role offers the chance to architect, develop, and deploy sophisticated blockchain solutions while mentoring engineers and shaping technical strategy.

You will work on distributed ledger systems with Go, Rust, or Solidity, drive security and performance, and contribute to a fast-growing team delivering high-impact projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a blockchain developer or engineer.
• Deep expertise in multiple blockchain protocols and smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, or Solidity.
• Experience architecting distributed systems.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and security best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable blockchain platforms and dApps.
• Lead smart contract design and implementation in Solidity, Rust, or Go.
• Optimize network performance and security.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap for blockchain initiatives.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.

Skills

Blockchain development

Go

Rust

Solidity

Distributed systems

Security best practices

Leadership

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to lead key initiatives within their crypto and blockchain division. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects from anywhere. You will be instrumental in architecting, developing, and deploying sophisticated blockchain solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technical strategy. If you are passionate about decentralized technologies and possess a deep understanding of distributed ledger systems, this role offers significant impact and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, secure, and robust blockchain platforms and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Lead the design and implementation of smart contracts using languages such as Solidity, Rust, or Go.
• Optimize blockchain network performance, security, and transaction throughput.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Contribute to the overall technical roadmap and strategy for the company's blockchain initiatives.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical leadership, and ensure adherence to best practices.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (5+ years) as a Blockchain Developer or Engineer.
• Deep expertise in multiple blockchain protocols and smart contract development.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Go, Rust, or Solidity.
• Demonstrated experience in architecting complex distributed systems.
• Experience with cryptographic principles and security best practices for blockchain.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Excellent, highly competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the fast-paced blockchain industry.