Lead Smart Contract Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Private healthcare

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Lead Smart Contract Engineer to guide the design, development and deployment of secure smart contracts across blockchain projects.

You will mentor a team, establish best practices, and ensure the integrity and security of decentralized applications, shaping the technical direction of a growing crypto-focused firm.

This leadership role offers relocation assistance and the chance to work on globally impactful projects with leading-edge tech.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in CS, Cryptography, or related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 4 years in smart contract development.
• Deep expertise in Solidity and EVM-compatible chains.
• Proven ability to design and audit complex smart contract systems for security vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with blockchain architectures, token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721), and DeFi protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust, secure, and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain networks.
• Establish and enforce high standards for smart contract coding, testing, and deployment processes.
• Architect complex decentralized applications and protocols, ensuring scalability and security.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into effective smart contract solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of smart contract developers.

Skills

Leadership

Smart contract development

Security auditing

Solidity

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

EVM-compatible chains

ERC-20/721

DeFi protocols

Job description

Our client is looking for a visionary Lead Smart Contract Engineer to spearhead their smart contract development efforts in Cape Town . In this leadership position, you will guide the design, development, and deployment of secure and efficient smart contracts for a range of innovative blockchain projects. You will play a crucial role in defining best practices, mentoring a team of talented engineers, and ensuring the integrity and security of our decentralized applications. This role offers a unique chance to shape the technical direction of a forward-thinking company in the heart of the burgeoning South African crypto scene.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust, secure, and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain networks.
• Establish and enforce high standards for smart contract coding, testing, and deployment processes.
• Architect complex decentralized applications and protocols, ensuring scalability and security.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective smart contract solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of smart contract developers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of overall software engineering experience, with a minimum of 4 years specializing in smart contract development .
• Deep expertise in Solidity and experience with EVM-compatible chains.
• Proven ability to design and audit complex smart contract systems for security vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with various blockchain architectures, token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721), and DeFi protocols.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for significant bonuses.
• Generous stock options package in a leading blockchain firm.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates to Cape Town .
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects with global impact.