Blockchain Developer - DeFi Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Benoni office environment

Retirement savings plan

Ample paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly motivated Blockchain Developer specialized in DeFi to join our Benoni team. You will design and deploy secure DeFi smart contracts, and build scalable dApps with cutting-edge Layer 2 integration.

You will work on lending, borrowing, AMMs, and governance while ensuring security and performance auditing of contracts. A strong background in DeFi concepts and tokenomics is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Developer with a strong focus on DeFi.
• Expertise in smart contract development using Solidity and experience with frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.
• Deep understanding of DeFi concepts such as AMMs, lending protocols, yield farming, and stablecoins.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts for DeFi protocols.
• Build and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) utilizing the latest DeFi trends and technologies.
• Integrate with existing blockchain networks and explore new Layer 2 scaling solutions.
• Conduct rigorous security audits and performance testing of DeFi smart contracts and applications.
• Collaborate with product teams to define new DeFi product features and strategies.
• Stay updated on the evolving DeFi landscape, including new protocols, governance models, and regulatory considerations.

Skills

DeFi knowledge

Solidity

Smart contract development

Hardhat/Truffle

Security best practices

Analytical skills

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Security auditing tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Blockchain Developer with a specialization in DeFi to join their innovative team in Benoni . This role is central to the development and expansion of our decentralized finance offerings, including protocols for lending, borrowing, and automated market making. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and securing cutting-edge DeFi applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of financial innovation within the crypto and blockchain space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts for DeFi protocols.
• Build and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) utilizing the latest DeFi trends and technologies.
• Integrate with existing blockchain networks and explore new Layer 2 scaling solutions.
• Conduct rigorous security audits and performance testing of DeFi smart contracts and applications.
• Collaborate with product teams to define new DeFi product features and strategies.
• Stay updated on the evolving DeFi landscape, including new protocols, governance models, and regulatory considerations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Developer with a strong focus on DeFi .
• Expertise in smart contract development using Solidity and experience with frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.
• Deep understanding of DeFi concepts such as AMMs, lending protocols, yield farming, and stablecoins.
• Familiarity with tokenomics, governance mechanisms, and security best practices in DeFi.
• Experience with blockchain security auditing tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for decentralized finance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in the crypto and blockchain domain.
• A stimulating work environment in Benoni focused on innovation.
• Work on high-impact projects at the cutting edge of decentralized finance.
• Retirement savings plan and ample paid time off.