Lead Smart Contract Developer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary with bonuses/t‑

token options

Global health insurance

Unlimited PTO and flexible hours

Budget for professional development

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Smart Contract Developer to guide an elite engineering team in a fully remote setting. This senior role architects, develops, and deploys secure smart contracts for decentralized platforms, setting technical direction and mentoring engineers from a home office.

You will lead development teams, conduct security reviews, and collaborate with product managers to deliver robust blockchain solutions. A strong remote leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years in software development, 5+ years in smart contract/Blockchain tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of complex secure smart contracts on multiple protocols.
• Architect smart contract layer for new decentralized apps and DeFi products.
• Mentor and guide a team of smart contract developers.
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments of contract code and systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Drive innovation in smart contract design patterns and new tech within blockchain.

Skills

Solidity

Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

Security best practices

Team leadership

Cryptography

DeFi

ERC-20

ERC-721

Remote leadership

Education

Master's degree (CS/Math or related)

Tools

None

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Smart Contract Developer to guide their elite engineering team in a fully remote setting. This senior role is crucial for architecting, developing, and deploying highly secure and efficient smart contracts that form the backbone of their innovative decentralized platforms. You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the highest standards of code quality and security in the rapidly evolving crypto and blockchain landscape. This is an unparalleled opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape the future of decentralized technology from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex and secure smart contracts on various blockchain protocols.
• Architect the smart contract layer for new decentralized applications and financial products.
• Mentor and guide a team of smart contract developers, fostering best practices and code quality.
• Conduct rigorous security audits and risk assessments of smart contract code and associated systems.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Drive innovation in smart contract design patterns and explore new technologies within the blockchain ecosystem.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in software development, with a minimum of 5 years focused specifically on smart contract development and blockchain technologies.
• Deep expertise in Solidity and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), with a strong understanding of best practices for secure contract development.
• Proven experience leading development teams and managing complex technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture, cryptography, decentralized finance (DeFi), and token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking skills, essential for remote leadership.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary with significant performance bonuses and token options.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Substantial budget for professional development, conferences, and learning resources.
• A highly collaborative, autonomous, and fully remote work environment at the forefront of blockchain innovation.