Senior DeFi Blockchain Engineer (Remote)

Placements24

Queenstown

Remote

NZD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer to design and optimize DeFi protocols with a focus on scalable, secure smart contracts. This fully remote role involves building DeFi applications and integrating with various protocols, while maintaining high security standards.

You will collaborate with an international team, mentor juniors, and stay ahead of DeFi trends. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of blockchain development, Solidity expertise, and hands-on DeFi deployment experience.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
5+ years of professional software development with blockchain focus.
3+ years developing and deploying DeFi protocols and apps.
Proficiency in Solidity and ERC-20/ERC-721 standards.
Deep understanding of DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending, stablecoins).
Experience with testing, security audits, and code reviews.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy advanced smart contracts for DeFi applications (lending, borrowing, exchanges, yield farming).
Integrate platform with multiple DeFi protocols and liquidity pools.
Optimize smart contract performance for gas efficiency and speed.
Conduct security audits and code reviews to ensure protocol safety.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and researchers to define features.
Stay updated on DeFi trends and emerging tech.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.
Troubleshoot complex DeFi integrations and contract issues.
Contribute to architectural decisions and strategic planning for DeFi offerings.