Remote Blockchain Security Auditor — Contract

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 344,000 - 689,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible remote working schedule

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI

Contract duration flexibility

Potential for repeat engagements

Job summary

Our client, a fast-growing blockchain security firm, is seeking a meticulous Blockchain Security Auditor for a contract position. This fully remote role focuses on auditing smart contracts (Solidity, Vyper) and blockchain protocols for vulnerabilities, with detailed remediation guidance.

You will conduct static and dynamic analysis, prepare risk assessments, and collaborate with development teams to drive fixes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in smart contract auditing or blockchain security analysis.
• Proficiency in smart contract languages (Solidity highly preferred) and familiarity with common development frameworks.
• Deep understanding of blockchain fundamentals, consensus mechanisms, and common attack vectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough security audits of smart contracts written in Solidity, Vyper, and other languages.
• Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities, including reentrancy, integer overflows, and access control issues.
• Perform static and dynamic code analysis of blockchain applications.
• Provide detailed reports on identified vulnerabilities, including risk assessment and remediation recommendations.
• Test blockchain protocols and decentralized applications for security weaknesses.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, exploits, and best practices in blockchain security.
• Collaborate with development teams to explain findings and guide the remediation process.
• Contribute to the development of internal auditing tools and methodologies.
• Maintain a high level of technical expertise in smart contract security and blockchain technology.

Skills

Smart contract auditing

Blockchain security

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Solidity tooling

Static analysis tools

Dynamic analysis tools

Formal verification

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing blockchain security firm, is seeking a meticulous Blockchain Security Auditor for a contract position. This fully remote role focuses on auditing smart contracts (Solidity, Vyper) and blockchain protocols for vulnerabilities, with detailed remediation guidance.

You will conduct static and dynamic analysis, prepare risk assessments, and collaborate with development teams to drive fixes.