Senior Blockchain Engineer (Backend)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Stock options

Flexible hours

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer (Backend) to join its fully remote engineering team. You will design, build and scale core backend systems powering decentralized products.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in backend and strong knowledge of Go, Rust or Python, cryptography and distributed ledgers. This role offers global impact and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software development with a focus on blockchain.
• Strong proficiency in Go, Rust, or Python.
• Deep understanding of distributed ledger technology, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic principles.
• Experience with blockchain platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience working in a remote, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems for blockchain applications.
• Write efficient, secure, and well-tested code using languages such as Go, Rust, or Python.
• Develop and integrate APIs for seamless interaction between backend services and blockchain networks .
• Implement and optimize smart contracts and their deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.

Skills

Go

Rust

Python

Backend

Distributed systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing innovator in the Crypto & Blockchain space, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Blockchain Engineer (Backend) to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is central to developing and scaling the core infrastructure that powers our decentralized products and services. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and optimizing high-performance backend systems, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our blockchain integrations. This is a unique opportunity to work with a distributed, talented team on challenging problems at the cutting edge of decentralized technology, contributing to a truly global platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems for blockchain applications.
• Write efficient, secure, and well-tested code using languages such as Go, Rust, or Python.
• Develop and integrate APIs for seamless interaction between backend services and blockchain networks .
• Implement and optimize smart contracts and their deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a significant focus on blockchain technologies.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Go, Rust, Node.js).
• Deep understanding of distributed ledger technology , consensus algorithms, and cryptographic principles.
• Experience with blockchain platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience working in a remote, agile environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in the Crypto & Blockchain industry from anywhere, impacting users globally.