Remote Blockchain Engineer - Decentralized Finance

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Blockchain Engineer focused on DeFi to join a globally distributed team. You will design, test, and deploy secure DeFi protocols, and work across lending, swapping, and liquidity solutions that operate on multiple networks.

You will collaborate with product and security teams, implement best practices for smart contracts, auditing, and performance optimization, while enjoying a fully remote, async work culture with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in blockchain dev with 2+ years in DeFi protocols.
• Expertise in Solidity and major DeFi frameworks and tools.
• Strong understanding of traditional finance and DeFi concepts.
• Knowledge of smart contract security and auditing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts for DeFi applications.
• Architect scalable, secure blockchain solutions for financial services.
• Integrate with multiple blockchain networks and protocols.
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments of contracts.
• Collaborate with product teams to define DeFi features and UX.
• Monitor network performance and optimize DeFi applications.

Skills

Solidity

DeFi protocols

Blockchain development

Smart contracts

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Web3.js

Slither

MythX

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Remote Blockchain Engineer specializing in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) to join their globally distributed team. This position is a fully remote opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining sophisticated DeFi protocols, focusing on creating secure, efficient, and user-friendly financial applications on the blockchain. This role requires a deep understanding of smart contracts, tokenomics, and the broader DeFi ecosystem, along with a passion for innovation in the rapidly evolving world of digital finance. You will contribute to a cutting-edge platform that aims to revolutionize financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts for various DeFi applications (lending, borrowing, exchanges, etc.).
• Architect and implement scalable and secure blockchain solutions tailored for financial services.
• Integrate with various blockchain networks and protocols, ensuring seamless operation.
• Conduct thorough security audits and vulnerability assessments of smart contracts and protocols.
• Collaborate with product teams to define and refine DeFi product features and user experience.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations for DeFi applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in blockchain development, with a significant focus on DeFi protocols (2+ years).
• Expertise in Solidity and experience with major DeFi frameworks and tools.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, traditional finance, and DeFi concepts.
• Proficiency in smart contract security best practices and experience with security auditing tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a remote , asynchronous environment.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending virtual conferences.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a chance to shape the future of finance.