Blockchain Engineer - DeFi Focus

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Equity/token grants

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Blockchain Engineer with a strong DeFi focus to join their fully remote, innovative team. You will design, implement, and optimize smart contracts and backend services for cutting-edge crypto offerings, collaborating with a distributed global team to drive innovation.

The role demands 3+ years in software development with 2+ years in blockchain/DeFi, Solidity proficiency, and experience with Hardhat or Truffle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years focused on blockchain and DeFi development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with Ethereum or similar EVM-compatible chains.
• Strong understanding of DeFi concepts, protocols (e.g., AMMs, lending protocols), and security considerations.
• Experience with development frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy high-quality smart contracts for various DeFi applications, including lending, borrowing, and trading.
• Design and implement efficient backend services and APIs to support DeFi platforms.
• Optimize smart contracts and protocols for gas efficiency, security, and performance.
• Integrate with various blockchain networks and third-party protocols relevant to DeFi.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.

Skills

Blockchain development

Solidity

DeFi concepts

Smart contracts

Hardhat/Truffle

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Web3.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Blockchain Engineer with a strong focus on DeFi to join their fully remote, innovative team. This role is integral to developing and scaling sophisticated decentralized finance products. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing smart contracts and backend systems that underpin our cutting-edge crypto offerings. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a distributed global team, contributing to a culture of innovation and technical excellence. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance and Web3 .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy high-quality smart contracts for various DeFi applications, including lending, borrowing, and trading.
• Design and implement efficient backend services and APIs to support DeFi platforms.
• Optimize smart contracts and protocols for gas efficiency, security, and performance.
• Integrate with various blockchain networks and third-party protocols relevant to DeFi.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years focused on blockchain and DeFi development .
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with Ethereum or similar EVM-compatible chains.
• Strong understanding of DeFi concepts, protocols (e.g., AMMs, lending protocols), and security considerations.
• Experience with development frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous equity/token grants.
• Fully remote work opportunity with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in the fast-paced DeFi and blockchain sectors.
• Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of finance.