Remote Blockchain Engineer - DeFi Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,997,000 - 2,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Token rewards

Conference budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Blockchain Engineer specializing in DeFi to design, develop, and audit DeFi smart contracts within a globally distributed team. The role requires deep knowledge of financial markets, blockchain security, and autonomous work in a remote-first environment.

You will craft secure contracts for lending, exchanges, and yield strategies, while researching new DeFi primitives and optimizing gas efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Blockchain Engineer with a DeFi focus.
• Expertise in Solidity and Ethereum smart contract development.
• Deep understanding of DeFi concepts including AMMs, lending protocols, stablecoins, and yield optimization.
• Experience with security best practices, smart contract auditing, and formal verification methods.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or Go for scripting and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, audit, and deploy secure DeFi smart contracts for diverse protocols.
• Research and implement new DeFi primitives and on-chain instruments.
• Optimize gas usage and performance for scalability and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.
• Contribute to security architecture and conduct rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Stay updated with the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape and blockchain technologies.

Skills

DeFi Development

Solidity

Ethereum

Smart Contract Security

JavaScript

Python

Go

Tools

Solidity

Web3.js

Python

Go

Hardhat

Truffle

Ethereum

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Blockchain Engineer with a specialization in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) to join their globally distributed team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative DeFi protocols and smart contracts. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, blockchain security, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. Join a cutting-edge company pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the crypto space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, audit, and deploy secure and efficient DeFi smart contracts for various protocols (e.g., lending, exchanges, yield farming).
• Research and implement new DeFi primitives and explore novel financial instruments on-chain.
• Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and researchers, to define and implement new features.
• Contribute to the security architecture and conduct rigorous testing and code reviews to ensure the integrity of our protocols.
• Stay updated with the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape and emerging blockchain technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Engineer with a strong focus on DeFi development.
• Expertise in Solidity and smart contract development for platforms like Ethereum.
• Deep understanding of DeFi concepts, including AMMs, lending protocols, stablecoins, and yield optimization strategies.
• Experience with security best practices, smart contract auditing, and formal verification methods.
• Proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Go for scripting and tooling.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fully remote , collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based token rewards.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and learning resources.
• Opportunity to shape the future of finance in the Decentralized Finance ecosystem.