Senior Blockchain Engineer — Remote FinTech & dApps

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in blockchain to join a fully remote development team. The role focuses on designing and deploying secure blockchain solutions, including smart contracts in Solidity, across distributed ledgers, within the Banking & Finance/Fintech space.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver features, mentor juniors, and ensure scalability and security of systems while working in a remote-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years focused on blockchain development.
• Proficiency in smart contract development using Solidity or similar languages.
• Experience with popular blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, or similar.
• Strong understanding of distributed ledger technology (DLT), cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
• Proficiency in Go, Java, Node.js, or Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control (Git), testing, and CI/CD.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in the Banking & Finance or Fintech sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust blockchain solutions and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Write high-quality, efficient, and secure smart contracts using languages like Solidity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.
• Integrate blockchain technology with existing financial systems and platforms.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in software development and security.
• Research and stay updated on the latest blockchain protocols and cryptographic techniques.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to blockchain networks and applications.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for blockchain initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of deployed blockchain solutions.

Skills

Blockchain

Solidity

Distributed systems

Go/Java/Python

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Hyperledger Fabric

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in blockchain to join a fully remote development team. The role focuses on designing and deploying secure blockchain solutions, including smart contracts in Solidity, across distributed ledgers, within the Banking & Finance/Fintech space.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver features, mentor juniors, and ensure scalability and security of systems while working in a remote-first