Senior Blockchain Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Stock options or cryptocurrency grants

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to join a distributed team. This fully remote role focuses on developing and optimizing the core infrastructure of our client's blockchain ecosystem, tackling complex technical challenges from anywhere, including Bloemfontein.

You will design, test, and deploy scalable blockchain applications, work with Solidity, Vyper, Truffle, and Hardhat, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on blockchain technology.
• Proven experience with smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity, Vyper) and frameworks (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat).
• In-depth knowledge of blockchain principles, including distributed ledger technology, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Experience with programming languages like Go, Rust, or Node.js for backend development.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable blockchain applications and smart contracts.
• Architect and implement core blockchain protocols and infrastructure enhancements.
• Optimize existing blockchain solutions for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical designs and implementations.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within the blockchain network.

Skills

Blockchain experience

Smart contracts

Backend development

Go/Rust/Node.js

Docker/Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

Solidity

Vyper

Truffle

Hardhat

Go

Rust

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their distributed team, working remotely to advance their pioneering blockchain projects. This role is central to developing and optimizing the core infrastructure of our client's blockchain ecosystem. You will tackle complex technical challenges, contribute to innovative product development, and collaborate with a global team of experts. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to shape the future of decentralized technology in a fully remote setting, contributing to impactful solutions from Bloemfontein and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable blockchain applications and smart contracts.
• Architect and implement core blockchain protocols and infrastructure enhancements.
• Optimize existing blockchain solutions for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical designs and implementations.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within the blockchain network.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on blockchain technology.
• Proven experience with smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity, Vyper) and frameworks (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat).
• In-depth knowledge of blockchain principles, including distributed ledger technology, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Experience with programming languages like Go, Rust, or Node.js for backend development.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for significant professional growth and skill development.
• Generous stock options or cryptocurrency grants.
• Access to cutting-edge blockchain development tools and resources.