Senior Blockchain Engineer (Solidity Focus)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer in Kimberley to architect, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts and dApps on Ethereum. You will lead initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive blockchain ecosystem design.

You will design, review, and optimize contracts with a strong emphasis on gas efficiency and security, while collaborating with product teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain development and smart contracts.
• Expert-level proficiency in Solidity and experience with Ethereum development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle).
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and decentralized systems.
• Experience with security best practices for smart contract development and vulnerability mitigation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy complex smart contracts using Solidity.
• Architect and build decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain-based solutions.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for production environments.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and security audits of blockchain codebases.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain technology advancements, particularly in smart contract development.

Skills

Solidity

Ethereum

Hardhat

Truffle

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Web3.js

Smart contract testing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer with a strong focus on Solidity development to join their innovative team in Kimberley . This role is critical for architecting, developing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts and decentralized applications on platforms like Ethereum. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and contribute significantly to the design of our blockchain ecosystem. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned blockchain professional to shape cutting-edge solutions, working within a company that champions technological advancement and fosters a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where expertise in decentralized technologies is highly valued and actively developed.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy complex smart contracts using Solidity.
• Architect and build decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain-based solutions.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for production environments.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and security audits of blockchain codebases.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain technology advancements, particularly in smart contract development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain development and smart contracts.
• Expert-level proficiency in Solidity and experience with Ethereum development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle).
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and decentralized systems.
• Experience with security best practices for smart contract development and vulnerability mitigation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical projects effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life integration in Kimberley .
• Opportunity to work on pioneering projects in the DeFi and Web3 space.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities, including access to advanced training and conferences.