Decentralized Finance (Defi) Engineer

Placements24; Canterbury; Presencial; NZD 160.000 - 267.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Token-based compensation

Health benefits

Cutting-edge DeFi projects

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a DeFi Engineer to design, develop, and implement DeFi protocols and applications using blockchain technology. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver secure, efficient financial solutions and contribute to the growth of the decentralized economy.

The role focuses on smart contracts (Solidity), DeFi primitives, AMMs, yield farming, staking, and derivatives, plus testing, audits, and gas optimization.

Formación

• Proven experience in developing and deploying DeFi applications or protocols.
• Strong understanding of DeFi concepts such as AMMs, yield farming, staking, and derivatives.
• Familiarity with Web3 development tools and libraries and blockchain security practices.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain smart contracts for DeFi protocols including lending, borrowing, and DEXs.
• Integrate DeFi primitives into new and existing applications.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency.
• Conduct testing, security audits, and formal verification ofDeFi contracts.
• Collaborate to design and architect new DeFi products and features.
• Stay updated with evolving DeFi landscape and regulatory considerations.

Conocimientos

Smart contract development

Solidity

DeFi applications

Web3 development tools

Blockchain security

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/Math

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Herramientas

Ethers.js

Web3.py

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and forward-thinking Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Engineer to join their dynamic team in Welkom . This role is focused on designing, developing, and implementing innovative DeFi protocols and applications that leverage blockchain technology. You will work closely with product managers and fellow engineers to build secure, efficient, and user-friendly financial solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual passionate about the transformative potential of DeFi and eager to contribute to the growth of the decentralized economy within a collaborative, office-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain smart contracts for DeFi protocols, including lending, borrowing, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
• Implement and integrate various DeFi primitives and tools into new and existing applications.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for production environments.
• Conduct thorough testing, security audits, and formal verification of DeFi smart contracts.
• Collaborate with the team to design and architect new DeFi products and features.
• Stay current with the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape, including new protocols, trends, and regulatory considerations.

Requirements

• Strong experience in smart contract development, particularly with languages like Solidity.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying DeFi applications or protocols.
• In-depth understanding of DeFi concepts such as AMMs, yield farming, staking, and derivatives.
• Familiarity with Web3 development tools and libraries (e.g., Ethers.js, Web3.py).
• Experience with blockchain security best practices and common vulnerabilities in DeFi.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for token-based compensation.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge DeFi projects with significant market impact.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities within the fintech and blockchain space.