Remote Lead Smart Contract Auditor & Security Leader

Hlb Barnett Chown Inc; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Remote work

Leadership role

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Lead Smart Contract Auditor to guide a globally distributed team in securing blockchain applications. The role focuses on developing testing methodologies and delivering expert analysis to clients and internal teams.

You will mentor auditors, perform in-depth security reviews of Solidity-based contracts, identify vulnerabilities, and communicate findings clearly. This is a fully remote position with excellent growth opportunities in blockchain security.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years in software development and security, with at least 4 years in smart contract auditing.
• Deep expertise in Solidity and experience with multiple blockchain platforms.
• Proven track record of identifying vulnerabilities in complex smart contracts.
• Strong cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain architecture knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of smart contract auditors, overseeing their work and professional development.
• Develop and refine methodologies and tools for comprehensive smart contract security audits.
• Perform in-depth security reviews of smart contracts, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing fixes.
• Communicate audit findings clearly and concisely to clients and stakeholders, both verbally and in written reports.
• Stay at the forefront of smart contract security research, best practices, and emerging threats.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security considerations early in the design process.

Skills

Leadership

Security auditing

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Lead Smart Contract Auditor to guide a globally distributed team in securing blockchain applications. The role focuses on developing testing methodologies and delivering expert analysis to clients and internal teams.

You will mentor auditors, perform in-depth security reviews of Solidity-based contracts, identify vulnerabilities, and communicate findings clearly. This is a fully remote position with excellent growth opportunities in blockchain security.