Blockchain Engineer - Smart Contracts

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Engineer specializing in smart contracts to join its technology hub in Centurion. You will design, develop, and test secure on-chain logic for multiple blockchain applications, contributing to the integrity of decentralized systems.

The ideal candidate has a CS/Engineering degree, 4+ years software experience with at least 2 in blockchain, strong Solidity skills, and experience with Truffle or Hardhat.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years software development experience, 2+ years blockchain.
• Proficiency in Solidity and frameworks like Truffle or Hardhat.
• Knowledge of ERC-20 and ERC-721 token standards.
• Experience with unit and integration testing for smart contracts.
• Familiarity with cryptographic principles and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts using Solidity.
• Develop and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) that interact with smart contracts.
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments of smart contracts before deployment.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for various blockchain networks.
• Collaborate with product teams to define smart contract requirements and features.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for smart contract engineering.

Skills

Solidity

Smart contracts

Security best practices

Unit testing

Gas optimization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Web3.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Blockchain Engineer specializing in Smart Contracts to join their innovative technology hub in Centurion . You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing secure and efficient smart contracts for a variety of blockchain applications. Working in a collaborative environment, you will contribute to the core logic of decentralized systems, ensuring the integrity and functionality of our client's blockchain initiatives. This role is perfect for an engineer who thrives on precision, security, and the complex challenges of building reliable on-chain logic in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts using languages like Solidity.
• Develop and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) that interact with smart contracts.
• Conduct thorough security audits and vulnerability assessments of smart contracts before deployment.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for various blockchain networks.
• Collaborate with product teams to define smart contract requirements and features.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices for smart contract engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years focused on blockchain and smart contract development .
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and experience with development frameworks like Truffle or Hardhat.
• Understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721).
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing for smart contracts.
• Familiarity with cryptographic principles and security best practices in blockchain.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and upskilling in blockchain technologies.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment in the heart of Centurion 's tech scene.