Lead DeFi Blockchain Engineer — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Hybrid work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Conferences attendance

Modern office in Centurion

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks a Lead Blockchain Engineer specialized in DeFi to steer a team of engineers in building secure DeFi protocols and smart contracts.

You will shape technical direction, collaborate with product and design, and ensure scalable, gas-efficient deployments while keeping security at the forefront. A strong background in Solidity and Layer 2 solutions is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Lead Blockchain Engineer with proven experience and DeFi focus.
• Strong Solidity and smart contract development expertise.
• Knowledge of DeFi protocols, AMMs, lending, and yield strategies.
• Familiarity with Layer 2 scaling and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of DeFi smart contracts and protocols.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to blockchain engineers.
• Architect scalable and secure blockchain solutions for financial apps.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define roadmaps.
• Perform code reviews and enforce high security standards.
• Stay updated on DeFi innovations, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize gas efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

DeFi knowledge

Solidity

Smart contract development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks a Lead Blockchain Engineer specialized in DeFi to steer a team of engineers in building secure DeFi protocols and smart contracts.

You will shape technical direction, collaborate with product and design, and ensure scalable, gas-efficient deployments while keeping security at the forefront. A strong background in Solidity and Layer 2 solutions is essential for success in this role.