Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token-based compensation

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic team in Mahikeng

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled DeFi Engineer to design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts for DeFi protocols. You will integrate with major DeFi ecosystems, review security, and contribute to architectural decisions.

The role requires strong Solidity expertise and hands-on experience with EVM-compatible chains. The ideal candidate will work on cutting-edge DeFi solutions, collaborate with product teams, and stay ahead of security vulnerabilities and market trends in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DeFi Engineer, Blockchain Developer, or Smart Contract Developer.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and EVM-compatible blockchains.
• In-depth understanding of DeFi concepts, protocols, and tokenomics.
• Experience with DeFi protocols and their mechanisms.
• Familiarity with blockchain development tools (Hardhat, Truffle, Ganache).
• Knowledge of smart contract security best practices and vulnerabilities.
• Experience with dApp development.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts for DeFi applications.
• Integrate with DeFi protocols (Uniswap, Aave, Compound).
• Design secure DeFi instruments and services.
• Conduct security audits and code reviews of smart contracts and dApps.
• Contribute to architectural design of new DeFi products.
• Monitor deployed contracts for performance and security.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay updated with DeFi trends and best practices.

Skills

Solidity

DeFi concepts

dApp development

Smart contract security

Hardhat

Truffle

Ganache

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Ganache

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Engineer to join their cutting-edge team in Mahikeng, North West, ZA . This role is ideal for a developer with a passion for building robust and secure decentralized applications and protocols within the rapidly expanding DeFi ecosystem. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying smart contracts, integrating with various DeFi protocols, and contributing to the overall architecture of our client's decentralized solutions. We are looking for individuals who are deeply knowledgeable about blockchain technology, smart contract security, and the intricacies of decentralized finance. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts for DeFi applications using languages like Solidity.
• Integrate with existing DeFi protocols and protocols such as Uniswap, Aave, and Compound.
• Design and implement secure and efficient decentralized financial instruments and services.
• Conduct rigorous security audits and code reviews of smart contracts and dApps to identify vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the architectural design of new DeFi products and features.
• Monitor deployed smart contracts and protocols for performance and security issues.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in the DeFi space.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DeFi Engineer , Blockchain Developer, or Smart Contract Developer.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and experience with EVM-compatible blockchains.
• In-depth understanding of DeFi concepts, protocols, and tokenomics.
• Experience with popular DeFi protocols and their underlying mechanisms.
• Familiarity with blockchain development tools and frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, Ganache).
• Knowledge of smart contract security best practices and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience with decentralized application (dApp) development.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and potential for token-based compensation.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of financial innovation.
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment in Mahikeng, North West, ZA .
• Professional development and learning opportunities in the DeFi space.
• Chance to contribute to transformative decentralized financial solutions.
• Work on challenging and exciting projects shaping the future of finance.