Remote DeFi Blockchain Engineer - Flexible Hours

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Equity/token grants

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Blockchain Engineer with a strong DeFi focus to join their fully remote, innovative team. You will design, implement, and optimize smart contracts and backend services for cutting-edge crypto offerings, collaborating with a distributed global team to drive innovation.

The role demands 3+ years in software development with 2+ years in blockchain/DeFi, Solidity proficiency, and experience with Hardhat or Truffle.

Qualifications

3+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years focused on blockchain and DeFi development.
Proficiency in Solidity and experience with Ethereum or similar EVM-compatible chains.
Strong understanding of DeFi concepts, protocols (e.g., AMMs, lending protocols), and security considerations.
Experience with development frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy high-quality smart contracts for various DeFi applications, including lending, borrowing, and trading.
Design and implement efficient backend services and APIs to support DeFi platforms.
Optimize smart contracts and protocols for gas efficiency, security, and performance.
Integrate with various blockchain networks and third-party protocols relevant to DeFi.
Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.