Blockchain Developer - Smart Contracts

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional growth

Paid time off

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Blockchain Developer specializing in Smart Contracts to join our remote-first engineering team. You will design, develop, test, and deploy secure contracts that power scalable blockchain solutions for our decentralized projects.

You will collaborate with a global team, leverage Solidity and frameworks like Hardhat, Truffle, or Foundry, and ensure high-security standards, gas efficiency, and robust dApp integration for digital assets and DeFi applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of Solidity smart contract development.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain, cryptography, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry.
• Familiar with Web3 libraries (Ethers.js, Web3.js).
• Excellent problem-solving and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and deploy secure smart contracts on blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, BSC, Polygon).
• Develop and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) that interact with smart contracts.
• Conduct unit, integration, and security testing for all smart contract code.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define smart contract requirements and features.
• Stay current with the latest developments and best practices in smart contract development and blockchain technology.

Skills

Solidity programming

Security-minded

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Ethers.js

Web3.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Blockchain Developer with a specialization in Smart Contracts to join their remote-first engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts that form the backbone of their innovative blockchain solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of blockchain architecture, programming languages like Solidity, and a passion for building decentralized applications that are secure, scalable, and performant. You will collaborate with a global team, contributing to projects that are shaping the future of digital assets and decentralized finance, all from your chosen remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, BSC, Polygon).
• Develop and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) that interact with smart contracts.
• Conduct thorough testing, including unit, integration, and security testing, for all smart contract code.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define smart contract requirements and features.
• Stay current with the latest developments and best practices in smart contract development and blockchain technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in smart contract development using Solidity.
• Strong understanding of blockchain principles, cryptography, and distributed systems.
• Experience with smart contract development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry).
• Familiarity with Web3 libraries (e.g., Ethers.js, Web3.js) for dApp integration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to writing secure code.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible global working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including funding for courses and conferences.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowance.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team culture dedicated to innovation.