Remote DeFi Protocol Engineer – Build Smart Contracts

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Token options

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a DeFi Protocol Engineer for a fully remote team focused on cutting-edge blockchain protocols. You will design, implement, and deploy secure smart contracts and scalable backend services to power DeFi applications.

The role requires solid Solidity expertise, experience with Hardhat/Truffle, and a strong grasp of DeFi primitives. You will collaborate across disciplines, conduct audits, and stay updated on security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong Solidity knowledge and DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending, derivatives).
• Experience with smart contract security practices and audits.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts for DeFi applications.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs to support protocols.
• Optimize smart contract efficiency and gas usage.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define features and roadmaps.
• Conduct code reviews and security assessments.

Skills

Solidity

DeFi protocols

Gas optimization

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Node.js

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a DeFi Protocol Engineer for a fully remote team focused on cutting-edge blockchain protocols. You will design, implement, and deploy secure smart contracts and scalable backend services to power DeFi applications.

The role requires solid Solidity expertise, experience with Hardhat/Truffle, and a strong grasp of DeFi primitives. You will collaborate across disciplines, conduct audits, and stay updated on security best practices.