Remote Full-Stack DeFi Blockchain Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote working

Equity options

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Blockchain Developer to join a remote-first startup focused on DeFi. You will build and scale the next-generation platform, blending smart contract work with user-facing apps and API services.

You will collaborate with a distributed team, implement Solidity contracts, design frontends with React or Vue.js, and ensure security and performance across the stack. This role offers flexibility, remote collaboration, and the chance to shape DeFi products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of full-stack development experience with at least 2 years in blockchain/smart contracts.
• Proficiency in Solidity and tools like Hardhat or Truffle.
• Strong frontend experience with React, Vue.js, or Angular and web3 libraries.
• Backend experience with Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Solid understanding of blockchain, DeFi, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on Ethereum/Polygon.
• Design responsive UI for dApps using React or Vue.js.
• Build backend services and APIs integrating with smart contracts.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance of frontend and backend.
• Collaborate with remote team and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot bugs across the full stack.
• Stay updated on blockchain, DeFi trends and full-stack development.
• Contribute to development processes and remote-first practices.
• Help shape technical direction and product roadmap.

Skills

Full stack development

Blockchain & DeFi

Smart contract development

Solidity

Frontend frameworks

Web3 libraries

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

React

Vue.js

Angular

ethers.js

web3.js

Node.js

Python

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Full Stack Blockchain Developer to join a remote-first startup focused on DeFi. You will build and scale the next-generation platform, blending smart contract work with user-facing apps and API services.

You will collaborate with a distributed team, implement Solidity contracts, design frontends with React or Vue.js, and ensure security and performance across the stack. This role offers flexibility, remote collaboration, and the chance to shape DeFi products.