Lead Smart Contract Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 2,995,000 - 4,326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity options

Global health insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Remote work with flexible hours

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Smart Contract Engineer to spearhead secure contract development for a cutting-edge blockchain platform. This fully remote role lets you architect foundational logic for decentralized apps while leading engineers across the globe.

You will drive design, review security, and mentor developers, ensuring code quality and performance. Expertise in Solidity, Hardhat/Truffle, cryptography, and remote leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with at least 4 years focused on smart contract development.
• Deep expertise in Solidity and experience with other languages (e.g., Vyper, Rust).
• Proven experience with blockchain development environments and tools (Hardhat, Truffle, Ganache).
• Strong understanding of cryptography, security principles, and common smart contract vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality secure smart contracts.
• Architect and implement scalable smart contract solutions for complex dApps.
• Establish and enforce best practices for smart contract development, security auditing, and code reviews.
• Mentor and guide a team of smart contract developers, fostering technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into robust solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to smart contract performance and security.

Skills

Leadership

Smart contract development

Security best practices

Architecture design

Education

Master's degree or PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Ganache

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Lead Smart Contract Engineer to spearhead the development of secure and efficient smart contracts for their innovative blockchain platform. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to architect and build the foundational logic for decentralized applications, driving innovation from anywhere in the world. You will lead a team of talented developers, ensuring the highest standards of code quality, security, and performance. This is a pivotal position for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving crypto and blockchain space, contributing to groundbreaking projects without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality, secure smart contracts on various blockchain networks.
• Architect and implement scalable and efficient smart contract solutions for complex decentralized applications (dApps).
• Establish and enforce best practices for smart contract development, security auditing, and code reviews.
• Mentor and guide a team of smart contract developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to smart contract performance and security in production environments.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with at least 4 years specifically focused on smart contract development.
• Deep expertise in Solidity and experience with other smart contract languages (e.g., Vyper, Rust).
• Proven experience with blockchain development environments and tools (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, Ganache).
• Strong understanding of cryptography, security principles, and common smart contract vulnerabilities and their mitigation.
• Experience with leading and mentoring engineering teams in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant bonus potential and equity options.
• Comprehensive global health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Unlimited budget for professional development, conferences, and learning resources.
• The opportunity to shape the future of decentralized finance from the comfort of your home, working fully remotely.