Lead Smart Contract Developer

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Smart Contract Developer to head the Durban team, designing, developing and securing complex contracts powering Web3 applications on Ethereum. You will mentor engineers and set development standards to ensure code quality and security.

You will guide security reviews, collaborate with product managers to translate business logic into robust contracts, and pursue scalable DeFi solutions in a fast-paced blockchain environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Smart Contract Developer with secure, production-ready contracts.
• Expertise in Solidity and deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
• Experience with security best practices, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with DeFi protocols and patterns.
• Ability to lead and mentor a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of secure smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum.
• Mentor and guide a team of smart contract developers.
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and security protocols for smart contract development.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews, security audits, and vulnerability assessments to ensure contract integrity.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business logic into functional smart contracts.
• Research and implement innovative solutions for scalability, gas optimization, and DeFi mechanisms.

Skills

Solidity

EVM

Security audits

Team leadership

DeFi familiarity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Smart Contract Developer to head their smart contract development team in Durban . In this leadership role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and security of complex smart contracts that form the backbone of our innovative decentralized applications. You will mentor junior developers, define development standards, and ensure the highest levels of code quality and security. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction of our blockchain products and to work within a dynamic team that is passionate about the potential of cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of secure and efficient smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum.
• Mentor and guide a team of smart contract developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and security protocols for smart contract development .
• Conduct rigorous code reviews, security audits, and vulnerability assessments to ensure contract integrity.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business logic into functional smart contracts.
• Research and implement innovative solutions for scalability, gas optimization, and novel DeFi mechanisms.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Smart Contract Developer , with a proven track record of delivering secure and production-ready contracts.
• Expertise in Solidity and deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
• Experience with security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies in smart contracts.
• Familiarity with DeFi protocols and common patterns in decentralized finance.
• Ability to lead and mentor a technical team effectively.
• Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals and cryptocurrency markets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact blockchain projects .
• Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technology.