DeFi Protocol Developer

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token incentives

Fully remote

Professional development

Cutting-edge technology

Dynamic team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated DeFi Protocol Developer to join a fully remote, forward-thinking team. You will design, build, and optimize decentralized finance protocols, focusing on secure and scalable smart contracts and tokenomics.

The role involves deep engagement with smart contract development, testing, and integration across blockchain networks, in a remote-first environment that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and deploying DeFi protocols.
• Strong Solidity expertise.
• Knowledge of AMMs, liquidity pools and staking.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, secure, and gas-efficient smart contracts for DeFi applications.
• Develop core logic for lending, borrowing, trading, and yield farming protocols.
• Integrate protocols with various blockchain networks and emerging DeFi solutions.
• Conduct rigorous testing, simulation, and auditing of smart contract code.
• Collaborate with product teams to define and refine protocol features and user experience.
• Monitor protocol performance, identify risks, and implement necessary upgrades.

Skills

Solidity

DeFi design

Smart contract testing

Hardhat

Security auditing

Tools

Truffle

Foundry

MythX

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled DeFi Protocol Developer to join their fully remote, forward-thinking team. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and optimizing decentralized finance protocols that are secure, efficient, and scalable. This role involves deep engagement with cutting-edge smart contract development, tokenomics, and the broader decentralized ecosystem. If you are passionate about the future of finance and excel in a collaborative, remote-first environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, secure, and gas-efficient smart contracts for DeFi applications.


• Develop core logic for lending, borrowing, trading, and yield farming protocols.


• Integrate protocols with various blockchain networks and emerging DeFi solutions.


• Conduct rigorous testing, simulation, and auditing of smart contract code.


• Collaborate with product teams to define and refine protocol features and user experience.


• Monitor protocol performance, identify risks, and implement necessary upgrades.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying DeFi protocols.


• Expertise in smart contract programming languages like Solidity.


• Strong understanding of DeFi concepts, including AMMs, liquidity pools, and staking.


• Proficiency in using development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle) and testing tools.


• Experience with blockchain security best practices and vulnerability assessment.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex financial engineering challenges.

Benefits

• Generous salary and potential for token-based incentives.


• Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.


• Opportunity to shape the future of decentralized finance.


• Access to professional development resources and cutting-edge technology.


• A dynamic and innovative team culture focused on pushing boundaries.