Lead Smart Contract Auditor

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Career progression opportunities

Professional development & conferences

On-site collaboration in Gauteng

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Smart Contract Auditor in Tembisa, Gauteng to head a team of auditors, delivering comprehensive security audits of smart contracts and dApps for a diverse client base. This on-site role requires deep expertise and leadership in security assessment.

You will mentor both senior and junior auditors, refine auditing methodologies, and report actionable insights to clients while staying abreast of the latest attack techniques and blockchain developments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in smart contract auditing or blockchain security.
• Expertise in Solidity; experience with Vyper and Rust.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and audit projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of smart contract auditors.
• Audit smart contracts, dApps, and protocols for security.
• Identify vulnerabilities such as reentrancy, overflows, front-running.
• Develop and refine auditing methodologies.
• Deliver clear client reports with remediation steps.
• Mentor junior auditors and promote security excellence.
• Stay current on threats and blockchain tech.
• Collaborate with dev teams to remediate findings.

Skills

Solidity

Vyper

Rust

Auditing Tools

Slither

Mythril

Foundry

Team Leadership

Security Audits

Education

Advanced degree in CS or Cybersecurity

Tools

Slither

Mythril

Foundry

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier blockchain security firm, is actively seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Lead Smart Contract Auditor to join their team in Tembisa, Gauteng. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the security and integrity of blockchain-based projects by conducting comprehensive audits of smart contracts and decentralized applications. You will lead a team of talented auditors, setting the highest standards for security analysis and risk assessment. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying vulnerabilities, potential exploits, and deviations from best practices, safeguarding our client's assets and their clients' investments. This position requires a deep technical understanding of blockchain protocols, smart contract languages, and common security pitfalls. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, from ambitious startups to established enterprises, providing them with the confidence that their blockchain infrastructure is secure and resilient. This is an office-based role, fostering direct collaboration and knowledge sharing within our Tembisa, Gauteng office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of smart contract auditors, assigning tasks and overseeing project delivery.
• Conduct in-depth security audits of smart contracts, dApps, and blockchain protocols across various platforms.
• Identify vulnerabilities, such as reentrancy attacks, integer overflows, front-running, and other common exploits.
• Develop and refine auditing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable reports to clients detailing identified risks and recommended remediation steps.
• Collaborate with development teams to explain findings and guide them through the remediation process.
• Stay abreast of the latest security threats, attack vectors, and emerging blockchain technologies.
• Contribute to the company's thought leadership through technical publications and presentations.
• Mentor junior auditors and foster a culture of continuous learning and security excellence.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in smart contract auditing, penetration testing, or blockchain security analysis.
• Expertise in Solidity and experience with other smart contract languages (e.g., Vyper, Rust).
• Proficiency with common auditing tools and frameworks (e.g., Slither, Mythril, Foundry).
• Strong understanding of various blockchain architectures, consensus mechanisms, and token standards.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing complex audit projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment at our Tembisa, Gauteng location.

Benefits

• An attractive salary of R per annum.
• Generous performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Full medical and dental coverage.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement and leadership development.
• Exposure to a wide array of innovative blockchain projects.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Regular professional development training and conference attendance.
• Located in a accessible area of Tembisa, Gauteng.