Blockchain Engineer - Smart Contract Development (Solidity)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Blockchain Engineer specializing in smart contract development to design, write, test, and deploy secure contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.

The role requires Solidity proficiency, experience with frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle, and a strong focus on security, testing, and performance. A hybrid work model is offered in Vereeniging.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in CS, SE or related field is required.
• Proven experience in blockchain development with emphasis on smart contract creation.
• Solid understanding of Ethereum and EVM, security best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts using Solidity and related languages.
• Ensure security, gas efficiency, and correctness of contracts.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to implement blockchain features.
• Write unit and integration tests for smart contracts.
• Participate in code reviews and research security best practices.

Conocimientos

Solidity

Blockchain development

Smart contract security

Unit testing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Git

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the **Crypto & Blockchain** revolution, looking for a skilled **Blockchain Engineer** specializing in smart contract development to join their team in **Vereeniging, Gauteng**. You will be instrumental in designing, writing, testing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of Solidity and a passion for building decentralized applications that push the boundaries of innovation. If you are a motivated engineer eager to contribute to exciting blockchain projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you, located in **Vereeniging**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts using Solidity and other relevant languages.
• Ensure the security, efficiency, and gas optimization of smart contracts.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define and implement blockchain features.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests for smart contracts.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Research and implement best practices in smart contract development and blockchain security.
• Assist in the integration of smart contracts with frontend and backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug smart contract issues.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in the Ethereum ecosystem and EVM-compatible chains.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in blockchain development, with a strong focus on smart contract creation.
• Proficiency in Solidity is essential. Experience with other languages like Vyper or Rust is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and its intricacies.
• Experience with blockchain development frameworks such as Hardhat, Truffle, or Foundry.
• Knowledge of token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, etc.) and DeFi protocols.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices for smart contracts.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, comfortable with a hybrid setup in **Vereeniging, Gauteng**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in the **Crypto & Blockchain** field.
• Work on innovative and impactful decentralized applications.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Strategic role within the **Vereeniging** tech scene.