Senior Blockchain Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Global health insurance

Remote-first culture

Home office stipend

Conference sponsorships

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable blockchain solutions, architect decentralized systems and write secure smart contracts, while collaborating with a global team.

The role focuses on leveraging expertise in blockchain platforms and cryptography, with remote-first collaboration and opportunities for impact in a growing crypto space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 5 years specifically in blockchain.
• Expertise in one or more blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Solana) and smart contract programming languages.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote-first role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new blockchain protocols and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Write secure, optimized, and well-tested smart contracts using languages like Solidity or Rust.
• Architect and implement robust APIs and backend services for blockchain integration.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting to define and deliver features.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to establishing engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the blockchain stack.

Skills

Blockchain development

Smart contract programming

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is central to designing, developing, and deploying scalable and secure blockchain solutions that power their innovative platforms. You will play a key role in architecting robust decentralized systems, writing efficient smart contracts, and contributing to the overall technical strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving crypto and blockchain space, working collaboratively with a global, remote-first team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new blockchain protocols and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Write secure, optimized, and well-tested smart contracts using languages like Solidity or Rust.
• Architect and implement robust APIs and backend services for blockchain integration.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote setting to define and deliver features.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to establishing engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the blockchain stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 5 years specifically in blockchain development .
• Expertise in one or more blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Solana) and smart contract programming languages.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote-first role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and generous stock options.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work hours and a remote-first culture with a generous home office stipend.
• Opportunities for significant professional growth and development, including conference sponsorships.
• Be part of a globally distributed team at the cutting edge of crypto and blockchain innovation.