Lead DeFi Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus incentives

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Career progression

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Lead DeFi Engineer to drive development of decentralized finance solutions from our Port Elizabeth office. This leadership role requires deep understanding of financial markets, blockchain protocols, and smart contract development to architect and build next-generation DeFi products.

You will lead a team of engineers, mentor junior developers, and ensure successful delivery of complex financial applications within the crypto and blockchain

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading DeFi engineering teams.
• Experience designing secure smart contracts (Solidity) and DeFi protocols.
• Strong understanding of DeFi concepts and tokenomics.
• Experience with code reviews and secure development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of DeFi protocols and apps.
• Architect secure smart contracts for lending, borrowing, trading, and yield farming.
• Set technical direction and ensure delivery aligns with business goals.
• Mentor engineers and conduct rigorous code reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Code review

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Solidity

Ethereum tooling

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Lead DeFi Engineer to drive the development of decentralized finance solutions from their Port Elizabeth office. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, blockchain protocols, and smart contract development to architect and build next-generation DeFi products. You will lead a team of talented engineers, mentor junior developers, and ensure the successful delivery of complex financial applications within the crypto & blockchain ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of finance through cutting-edge decentralized technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of DeFi protocols and applications.
• Architect robust and secure smart contracts for lending, borrowing, trading, and yield farming.
• Oversee the technical direction and execution of DeFi projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain and smart contract developers.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and ensure the highest standards of code quality and security.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define product roadmaps and features.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) .
• Proven track record of designing and developing complex smart contracts (e.g., Solidity).
• Deep understanding of DeFi concepts, protocols (e.g., Uniswap, Aave, Compound), and tokenomics.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing project lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture, security best practices, and common vulnerabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, essential for working in Port Elizabeth .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and attractive bonus/token incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within the fast-growing crypto & blockchain space.
• Hybrid work model supporting flexibility and collaboration.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in the DeFi domain.