Remote Blockchain Engineer - Smart Contracts

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Engineer specializing in Smart Contracts to join a distributed team. You will design, develop, test, and deploy secure smart contracts powering DeFi protocols.

This role emphasizes security, efficiency, and collaboration in a remote-first environment. You will work across Ethereum/EVM ecosystems, apply best-practice audits, and contribute to architecture and roadmaps for future DeFi products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development with at least 2 years in smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
• Strong understanding of blockchain principles, cryptography, and DeFi concepts.
• Experience with smart contract frameworks and tools (Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry).
• Familiarity with testing methodologies and security auditing practices for smart contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure smart contracts on blockchain platforms (Ethereum, BSC, Polygon).
• Ensure contracts follow security, gas optimization, and upgradeability best practices.
• Collaborate with product teams to define contract requirements and specs.
• Conduct code reviews and security audits for contract code.
• Troubleshoot and debug contract execution and deployment issues.
• Stay updated with advances in smart contract tech and Solidity.
• Participate in architecture and design of DeFi products and features.
• Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap of blockchain initiatives.

Skills

Solidity

Smart contracts

EVM

Security audits

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering firm in decentralized finance, is seeking an exceptional Remote Blockchain Engineer specializing in Smart Contracts to join their distributed team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely on developing secure, efficient, and innovative smart contracts that power cutting-edge DeFi protocols. You will be instrumental in building the core logic of our client's decentralized applications, ensuring their reliability and security. This is an ideal position for a technically adept individual who thrives in a remote-first environment and possesses a deep understanding of blockchain technology and smart contract development. Join a company that is shaping the future of finance through decentralized innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, BSC, Polygon).
• Ensure smart contracts adhere to best practices for security, gas optimization, and upgradeability.
• Collaborate with product teams and other engineers to define smart contract requirements and specifications.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and security audits for smart contract code.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues related to smart contract execution and deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in smart contract technology, programming languages (e.g., Solidity), and security vulnerabilities.
• Participate in the architecture and design of new DeFi products and features.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap of the blockchain initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2 years focused on smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of blockchain principles, cryptography, and decentralized finance concepts.
• Experience with smart contract development frameworks and tools (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry).
• Familiarity with testing methodologies and security auditing practices for smart contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the significant advantage of a fully remote working arrangement.
• You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the rapidly evolving DeFi space.
• Benefit from professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture that values innovation.
• This remote role provides the ultimate flexibility and autonomy for experienced blockchain professionals.