DeFi Protocol Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token-based incentives

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Health coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated DeFi Protocol Engineer to join a remote-first team. You will design, develop, and deploy DeFi protocols, focusing on core on-chain logic and secure smart contracts using Solidity.

Responsibilities include building scalable on-chain mechanisms, collaborating with frontend/backend teams, and conducting security audits to mitigate risks. A strong background in DeFi, blockchain basics, and testing is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in Solidity/DeFi.
• Strong Solidity skills and DeFi primitives experience.
• Understanding of blockchain economics, security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DeFi protocols including lending, borrowing, and exchange platforms.
• Write, test, and deploy secure smart contracts using Solidity.
• Develop on-chain mechanisms for efficiency, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams to integrate protocols.
• Conduct security audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Stay current with evolving DeFi trends and opportunities for protocol development.

Skills

Solidity

DeFi protocols

Smart contract development

Blockchain fundamentals

Security best practices

Testing methodologies

Hardhat/Foundry

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled DeFi Protocol Engineer to join their remote-first team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying decentralized finance protocols that push the boundaries of innovation in the crypto space. You will work on complex smart contracts, on-chain logic, and integration strategies that power cutting-edge DeFi applications. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate individual to contribute to the growth of a leading company in the decentralized finance sector and to work alongside a world-class team of engineers and product specialists. You will have the autonomy to shape core aspects of our DeFi offerings from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement core logic for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, including lending, borrowing, and exchange platforms.
• Write, test, and deploy secure and audited smart contracts using languages like Solidity.
• Develop and optimize on-chain mechanisms to ensure efficiency, security, and scalability of DeFi products.
• Collaborate with front-end and backend teams to integrate DeFi protocols into user-friendly applications.
• Conduct in-depth security audits of smart contracts and protocols to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Stay current with the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape, identifying new trends and opportunities for protocol development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years focused on smart contract development and DeFi protocols.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and experience with various DeFi primitives.
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology, economics, and security principles relevant to DeFi.
• Experience with development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Foundry) and testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, crucial for a distributed team environment.

Benefits

• An exceptionally competitive salary with token-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours and locations.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of decentralized finance innovation.