Senior Software Developer : Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises, and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Senior Software Developer : Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology

This position is based in Pretoria and will report to the Research Group Leader. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Software Developer in the Emerging Digital Technologies for Fourth Industrial Revolution (EDT4IR) Research Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop cutting‑edge blockchain solutions and remain well‑versed in new technologies in the evolving blockchain space.
• Lead blockchain project(s) of moderate to high complexity, ensuring that all features are delivered successfully within the agreed timelines.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (incl. API docs, team engineering wikis).
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise.
• Contribute to the improvement of RDI processes within the impact area or research group.
• Generate and contribute towards science, engineering and technology (SET) activity outputs (e.g. reports, guidelines, system requirements, peer‑reviewed publications, and technology and software packages).
• Understand and interpret client requirements by contributing to user requirement analysis and / or well‑articulated proposals.
• Remain current in field of expertise with respect to new approaches in tools, methods or technologies.
• Participate in client engagement meetings to conduct technical demonstration, presentations and elicit detailed requirements.
• Contribute to strategic planning sessions within the impact area or research group.
• Participate in external task teams or committees in relevant domains.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

What's in it for you?

The CSIR offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, learning and development opportunities, competitive and market‑related remuneration packages, and total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme. We openly acknowledge and reward our employees through the CSIR Excellence Awards.

Please note that feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only.

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. The organisation is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

By applying for this position, the applicant understands and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and / or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and / or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant's educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and to not appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

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