Senior Blockchain Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Remote-friendly

Home office stipend

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer to join a remote-first distributed team serving clients worldwide. You will architect, develop, and maintain advanced blockchain solutions, tackle complex challenges, and mentor teammates in a fast-growing crypto environment.

The role emphasizes autonomy, impact, and collaboration across product, design, and QA. You will drive technical roadmap decisions, review code for security and performance, and help shape scalable, secure blockchain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive professional experience as a Blockchain Engineer or Software Engineer with a blockchain focus.
• Deep understanding of blockchain principles, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic techniques.
• Experience working in a remote team environment and using collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and secure blockchain infrastructure and applications.
• Implement and optimize distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and smart contracts.
• Collaborate effectively with remote cross-functional teams, including product, design, and QA.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, performance tuning, and security assessments of blockchain systems.
• Lead technical discussions and provide guidance on architectural decisions for new blockchain initiatives.

Skills

Blockchain concepts

Remote collaboration

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Go

Rust

Python

Solidity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Blockchain Engineer to join their distributed team, operating fully remotely and serving clients across the globe. This role is central to architecting, developing, and maintaining sophisticated blockchain solutions. You will tackle complex technical challenges, mentor team members, and contribute significantly to the technical roadmap in the rapidly expanding crypto and blockchain industry. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote-first environment, values autonomy, and seeks to make a profound impact on innovative blockchain projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and secure blockchain infrastructure and applications.
• Implement and optimize distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and smart contracts.
• Collaborate effectively with remote cross-functional teams, including product, design, and QA.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, performance tuning, and security assessments of blockchain systems.
• Lead technical discussions and provide guidance on architectural decisions for new blockchain initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive professional experience as a Blockchain Engineer or Software Engineer with a strong blockchain focus.
• Deep understanding of blockchain principles, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in blockchain development (e.g., Go, Rust, Python, Solidity).
• Proven experience working in a remote team environment and using collaboration tools effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible working hours and a true remote-first work culture.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful blockchain projects worldwide.