Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Developer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, seeks a DeFi Developer to design and deploy secure smart contracts for scalable DeFi applications, with a hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

You will work on integrating DeFi protocols with front-end interfaces, optimizing gas usage, and performing security audits while staying current with evolving blockchain tech. A strong background in Solidity and DeFi primitives is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years in software development with a focus on DeFi and smart contracts.
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with EVM-compatible blockchains.
• Understanding of financial markets and DeFi primitives.
• Experience with development tools like Hardhat, Truffle, or Foundry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure DeFi smart contracts for lending, trading, and yield farming.
• Integrate blockchain technologies with existing financial systems and front-end interfaces.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for large-scale deployment.
• Conduct security audits and code reviews to ensure DeFi protocol integrity.
• Stay current with DeFi space developments and collaborate with product managers and designers to launch new products.

Skills

Solidity

DeFi

Smart contract dev

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding company within the Crypto & Blockchain ecosystem, is looking for a talented Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Developer to join their team in Richards Bay . This role offers a hybrid work model, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative DeFi protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications that aim to revolutionize financial services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic startup in the burgeoning DeFi space.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts for various DeFi applications (e.g., lending, trading, yield farming).<\/li>
• Integrate blockchain technologies with existing financial systems and front-end interfaces.<\/li>
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for large-scale deployment.<\/li>
• Conduct thorough security audits and code reviews to ensure the integrity of DeFi protocols.<\/li>
• Stay current with the latest developments and innovations in the DeFi space and broader blockchain technology .<\/li>
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to bring new DeFi products to life.<\/li>

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.<\/li>
• Proven experience (3+ years) in software development, with a strong focus on DeFi and smart contract development .<\/li>
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with EVM-compatible blockchains.<\/li>
• Understanding of financial markets and DeFi primitives.<\/li>
• Experience with development tools like Hardhat, Truffle, or Foundry.<\/li>
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.<\/li>

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for bonuses based on project success.<\/li>
• Hybrid work arrangements offering flexibility.<\/li>
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge DeFi projects .<\/li>
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.<\/li>
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.<\/li>