Blockchain Technical Lead - Smart Contract Auditing

Placements24; Graafwater; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites a seasoned Blockchain Technical Lead for Smart Contract Auditing in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead a team of security analysts, define audit methodologies, and drive secure development practices across Ethereum, BSC, and Solana platforms.

The ideal candidate has a Masters in CS or Cybersecurity with 7+ years in cybersecurity and 5+ in blockchain auditing, deep Solidity/Vyper expertise, and strong client-facing communication to advise on security best practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in CS, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
• Proven track record leading technical teams and delivering complex security assessments.
• Deep expertise in smart contract languages (Solidity, Vyper) and common vulnerabilities.
• Strong understanding of blockchain architectures, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Experience with formal verification tools and static/dynamic analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of blockchain security analysts and smart contract auditors.
• Define, refine, and implement methodologies for smart contract security audits.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of smart contract code across Ethereum, BSC, Solana.
• Identify vulnerabilities including reentrancy, overflows, gas limit issues, and logic flaws.
• Oversee development and use of advanced security analysis tools.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to audit team members.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and executives.
• Stay ahead of security threats and best practices in blockchain.
• Contribute to development of new security products and services for auditing.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of audit deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Security auditing

Blockchain security

Risk assessment

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Formal verification tools

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in blockchain security solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Blockchain Technical Lead for Smart Contract Auditing. This pivotal role involves leading a team of security experts in conducting rigorous audits of smart contracts and decentralized applications to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. You will be responsible for defining audit methodologies, ensuring the highest standards of security, and advising clients on best practices for secure blockchain development. This is a critical position for enhancing the security posture of the blockchain ecosystem, based in Paarl, Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of blockchain security analysts and smart contract auditors.
• Define, refine, and implement comprehensive methodologies for smart contract security audits.
• Conduct in-depth technical reviews of smart contract code across various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, BSC, Solana).
• Identify complex vulnerabilities, including reentrancy, integer overflows, gas limit issues, and logical flaws.
• Oversee the development and utilization of advanced security analysis tools and techniques.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to audit team members.
• Communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely to clients, including executive-level stakeholders.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of new security products and services related to smart contract auditing.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of all audit deliverables.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years dedicated to blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex security assessments.
• Deep expertise in smart contract programming languages (e.g., Solidity, Vyper) and common vulnerabilities.
• Strong understanding of blockchain architectures, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Experience with formal verification tools and static/dynamic analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client-facing skills, vital for our team in Paarl, Western Cape .
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and significant career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage is provided, along with a robust retirement savings plan.
• We value work-life balance and offer generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development, including certifications and attendance at leading cybersecurity conferences, are readily available.

Join our esteemed team in Paarl, Western Cape , and lead the charge in securing the decentralized future.