Senior Smart Contract Engineer

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Smart Contract Engineer to work remotely, with a focus on developing, auditing, and deploying secure smart contracts for decentralized applications. You will join a distributed team across the globe, contributing to the crypto and blockchain space from your location.

The role requires strong expertise in Solidity, contract security, and experience with Truffle and Hardhat, along with a proven track record in high-quality smart contract development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years software development, at least 3 in smart contracts.
• Strong understanding of blockchain, DLT, and crypto.
• Expertise in Solidity and frameworks like Truffle/Hardhat.
• Knowledge of security best practices and common exploit vectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure smart contracts in Solidity.
• Conduct security audits and code reviews of contracts.
• Translate business logic into functional smart contract code with product teams.
• Optimize contract gas usage and performance.
• Contribute to design and architecture of dApps and protocols.
• Stay updated on smart contract security trends.

Skills

Solidity

Smart contract development

Auditing

Security best practices

Truffle/Hardhat

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly proficient Senior Smart Contract Engineer to join their distributed team, working remotely and based out of Welkom. This role focuses on the development, auditing, and deployment of secure and efficient smart contracts that form the backbone of their decentralized applications. You will be at the forefront of innovation in the crypto and blockchain space, contributing to the integrity and functionality of our client's core products. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a global team, and shape the future of decentralized finance and technology, from the heart of the Free State.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts using languages like Solidity.
• Conduct rigorous security audits and code reviews for smart contracts to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate business logic into functional smart contract code.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for cost-effectiveness.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain protocols.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in smart contract security and blockchain technology trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in smart contract development.
• Deep understanding of blockchain principles, distributed ledger technology, and cryptocurrency.
• Expertise in Solidity and experience with relevant development frameworks (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat).
• Strong knowledge of security best practices for smart contracts and common attack vectors.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team environment, providing expertise from Welkom.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible remote working arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• Engage with cutting-edge projects in the crypto and blockchain industry.
• A culture that values autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning.