Senior Blockchain Engineer — Remote, Stock Options, Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Stock options

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer to join a fully remote development team, based near Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, ZA. You will design, implement, and deploy scalable blockchain solutions, contributing to a fast-paced, innovative environment with a strong focus on performance and security.

The role requires 6+ years in software engineering, with at least 3 years in blockchain, and expertise in Go, Rust, C++, Solidity, plus experience with major platforms like Ethereum or

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in blockchain.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, C++, Solidity.
• Experience with distributed systems and smart contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy blockchain networks and dApps.
• Write secure, maintainable code for protocols and contracts.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and engineers on requirements.
• Architect robust, scalable solutions focusing on performance and security.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and mentor peers.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues.

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Solidity

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Polkadot

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer to join a fully remote development team, based near Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, ZA. You will design, implement, and deploy scalable blockchain solutions, contributing to a fast-paced, innovative environment with a strong focus on performance and security.

The role requires 6+ years in software engineering, with at least 3 years in blockchain, and expertise in Go, Rust, C++, Solidity, plus experience with major platforms like Ethereum or