NFT Smart Contract Developer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Token-based compensation

Dynamic, creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, South Africa, seeks an NFT Smart Contract Developer to design, deploy, and audit secure NFT contracts (ERC-721, ERC-1155) across Ethereum-compatible chains.

You will collaborate with frontend teams, integrate with marketplaces, and implement minting, transfers, and token management, leveraging Hardhat/Truffle and Web3 libraries.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and deploying NFT smart contracts (ERC-721, ERC-1155).
• Proficient with Solidity and ERC standards.
• Knowledge of security best practices for smart contracts and audits.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy secure NFT smart contracts (ERC-721, ERC-1155).
• Build NFT marketplace and auction-related contracts.
• Ensure security and scalability via testing and audits.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate NFT features.
• Support minting, transfers, and token management across platforms.

Skills

Solidity programming

NFT standards

Smart contract security

Ethereum / EVM knowledge

Frontend collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Web3.js / ethers.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing entity in the Crypto & Blockchain space, is looking for a specialized NFT Smart Contract Developer to join their innovative team in Sandton . This role focuses on creating, deploying, and securing smart contracts for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on various blockchain platforms. You will be at the forefront of the NFT revolution, developing unique token functionalities, managing marketplaces, and ensuring the integrity of digital collectibles and assets. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of smart contract programming, a deep understanding of NFT standards (like ERC-721 and ERC-1155), and a passion for the intersection of art, culture, and technology, contributing to a vibrant digital asset ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy secure and efficient NFT smart contracts using Solidity.
• Implement functionalities for minting, transferring, and managing Non-Fungible Tokens according to industry standards (ERC-721, ERC-1155).
• Develop smart contracts for NFT marketplaces, auctions, and related functionalities.
• Ensure the security and scalability of smart contracts, conducting thorough testing and audits.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and designers to integrate NFT functionalities into user-facing applications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Smart Contract Developer with a specific focus on NFTs.
• Proficiency in Solidity and deep understanding of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchains.
• Strong knowledge of NFT standards (ERC-721, ERC-1155) and best practices for their implementation.
• Experience with NFT marketplace development and related smart contract logic.
• Familiarity with development tools like Hardhat, Truffle, and web3 libraries.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for token-based compensation.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other standard benefits.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile NFT projects and shape the future of digital ownership.
• A dynamic and creative work environment at the forefront of the Crypto & Blockchain industry.
• Supportive team culture focused on innovation and collaboration.