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Lead Blockchain Engineer

Durban, eThekwiniRemoteFull-time2026-10-18
Remote

Core

Lead a team in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure blockchain platforms, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps).

Role type

Senior IC Lead Blockchain Engineer

Builds

Next-generation blockchain solutions, smart contracts, and dApps

Domain

Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Distributed Ledger Technologies

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Blockchain architecture, Smart contract development, Distributed systems design, Cryptography, Network security, Team leadership, Code review, Protocol expertise (Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos), Solidity, Rust, Go

Preferred skills

dApp development, Wallets, DeFi experience

Technologies

Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Solidity, Rust, Go

Responsibilities

Lead design and deployment of blockchain platforms, Architect scalable distributed systems, Oversee smart contract and dApp development, Set technical standards and guidelines, Mentor junior engineers, Collaborate on project roadmaps, Troubleshoot blockchain infrastructure issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership