Senior Blockchain Engineer | Hybrid dApp Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Stock options or token grants

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their innovative team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will design, develop, and deploy sophisticated dApps across multiple blockchain platforms, focusing on smart contracts and full-stack support.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Solidity, Rust, and modern frameworks, and thrives in a hybrid work model balancing in-office collaboration with remote work. Join a cutting-edge company in the Crypto & Blockchain sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Engineer or dApp Developer.
• Proficiency in smart contract languages (Solidity, Vyper, Rust).
• Experience with blockchain frameworks (Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry).
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end tech (React, Node.js, Python, Go).
• Solid understanding of blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and decentralized systems.
• Experience integrating front-end with smart contracts using Web3.js or Ethers.js.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a hybrid setting; Stellenbosch area beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on Ethereum, Polygon, Solana.
• Build and maintain scalable, high-performance dApps.
• Develop robust back-end services and APIs for dApps.
• Implement secure front-end interfaces for dApps.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers on requirements and tech solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure security and performance best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the dApp stack.
• Stay current with blockchain tech and contribute to roadmap.

Skills

Solidity

Rust

Web3.js

Frontend React

Backend Python

Blockchain architecture

Hardhat

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Foundry

Truffle

Hardhat

Foundry

Ethers.js

React

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their innovative team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will design, develop, and deploy sophisticated dApps across multiple blockchain platforms, focusing on smart contracts and full-stack support.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Solidity, Rust, and modern frameworks, and thrives in a hybrid work model balancing in-office collaboration with remote work. Join a cutting-edge company in the Crypto & Blockchain sector.