DeFi Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London invites a skilled DeFi Developer to build and optimize decentralized finance applications and protocols. You will design and implement smart contracts, integrate blockchain modules, and contribute to secure, efficient dApps in a fast-paced team.

Candidates should have a strong background in Solidity and financial markets, with a track record of DeFi projects and security-conscious development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a DeFi Developer or significant contributions to DeFi projects.
• Strong proficiency in smart contract development (Solidity) and familiarity with major DeFi platforms.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, tokenomics, and DeFi primitives.
• Experience with security auditing and best practices for smart contract development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy DeFi protocols and smart contracts (AMMs, lending, yield farming).
• Integrate blockchain protocols and financial instruments into DeFi apps.
• Ensure security, scalability, and gas efficiency of smart contracts and dApps.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Research new DeFi trends and opportunities for innovation.

Skills

DeFi development

Smart contract development

Solidity

Blockchain

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ethereum

Hardhat

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled DeFi Developer to join their innovative team in East London . This role is critical for building and enhancing decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and protocols. You will leverage your expertise in blockchain technology, smart contracts, and financial systems to create secure, efficient, and user-friendly DeFi solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a developer passionate about the Crypto & Blockchain space to contribute to the evolution of financial services in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy DeFi protocols and smart contracts (e.g., AMMs, lending platforms, yield farming).
• Integrate various blockchain protocols and financial instruments into DeFi applications.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and gas efficiency of all developed smart contracts and dApps.
• Collaborate with product teams to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Conduct research on new DeFi trends, protocols, and opportunities for innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DeFi Developer or with significant contributions to DeFi projects.
• Strong proficiency in smart contract development (Solidity) and familiarity with major DeFi platforms.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, tokenomics, and various DeFi primitives.
• Experience with security auditing and best practices for smart contract development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge DeFi and blockchain technologies.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility in East London . A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture in a rapidly expanding industry.