DeFi Engineer: Build Secure Smart Contracts

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Token-based compensation

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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.