DeFi Blockchain Engineer (Hybrid) - Smart Contracts & Security

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Stock options or token grants

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Blockchain Developer specializing in DeFi to design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts for DeFi apps such as DEXes, lending protocols, and yield farming platforms.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to bring cutting-edge financial products to life on the blockchain, focusing on secure architecture, performance, and cross-network integration in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of blockchain development experience focusing on DeFi
• Proficiency in Solidity and smart contract frameworks (Hardhat, Truffle)
• Deep understanding of DeFi protocols, tokenomics, and market dynamics
• Experience with DeFi primitives like AMMs, lending protocols, stablecoins
• Knowledge of blockchain security best practices and common vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with web3 libraries (ethers.js, web3.js) and explorers
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork in a hybrid setting
• Experience with blockchains beyond Ethereum is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust smart contracts for DeFi applications using Solidity
• Architect secure and scalable DeFi protocols
• Integrate smart contracts with multiple blockchain networks and DeFi services
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers on features and specs
• Conduct code reviews and security audits to identify vulnerabilities
• Keep up-to-date with DeFi trends, protocols, and best practices
• Optimize gas usage and contract performance
• Troubleshoot DeFi platform issues and contract execution problems
• Contribute to technical docs and knowledge sharing
• Propose innovative DeFi solutions to enhance offerings

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Blockchain Developer specializing in DeFi to design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts for DeFi apps such as DEXes, lending protocols, and yield farming platforms.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to bring cutting-edge financial products to life on the blockchain, focusing on secure architecture, performance, and cross-network integration in a hybrid work setup.