Senior Blockchain Engineer: DApps & Smart Contracts, Stock Options

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer to architect, build, and deploy advanced blockchain solutions. You will shape decentralized applications and contribute to the broader ecosystem, collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers.

The role requires 5+ years software experience, with at least 3 years in blockchain, proficiency in Solidity, Vyper, or Rust, and hands-on work with Hardhat, Truffle, Web3.js, or Ethers.js.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in blockchain development.
• Proficiency in smart contract languages such as Solidity, Vyper, or Rust.
• Hands-on experience with blockchain frameworks and tooling (Hardhat, Truffle, Web3.js, Ethers.js).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus algorithms.
• Experience with developing and integrating APIs for decentralized applications.
• Familiarity with security vulnerabilities in smart contracts and mitigation best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure smart contracts on Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, and more.
• Architect and implement decentralized applications from conception to launch.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and deliver features.
• Conduct code reviews, security audits, and performance optimizations for contracts and dApp components.
• Stay updated on blockchain tech, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Contribute to infrastructure and tooling development for blockchain projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to networks and applications.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team.

Conocimientos

Blockchain development

Smart contract development

Distributed systems

Cryptography

API integration

Problem solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Hardhat

Truffle

Web3.js

Ethers.js

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer to architect, build, and deploy advanced blockchain solutions. You will shape decentralized applications and contribute to the broader ecosystem, collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers.

The role requires 5+ years software experience, with at least 3 years in blockchain, proficiency in Solidity, Vyper, or Rust, and hands-on work with Hardhat, Truffle, Web3.js, or Ethers.js.