Senior Blockchain Engineer – DeFi/dApps, Hybrid

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer in Pietermaritzburg to design, develop, and deploy blockchain solutions for decentralized applications. The role emphasizes secure smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and scalable dApp integrations.

Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio of deployed contracts, expertise in Solidity, Go, or Rust, and experience with Truffle or Hardhat. A hybrid work model and ongoing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Blockchain Developer with deployed smart contracts and dApps.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Go, or Rust; familiarity with blockchain development frameworks (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat).
• Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain security best practices.
• Experience with DeFi protocols and token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging in a distributed environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement smart contracts and dApps on blockchain platforms.
• Write secure, efficient Solidity code for token creation and DeFi protocols.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate dApps with user interfaces.
• Conduct code reviews and testing to ensure security, performance, and reliability.
• Stay updated on emerging blockchain technologies and contribute to architectural design.

Skills

Solidity

Go

Rust

Truffle

Hardhat

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer in Pietermaritzburg to design, develop, and deploy blockchain solutions for decentralized applications. The role emphasizes secure smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and scalable dApp integrations.

Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio of deployed contracts, expertise in Solidity, Go, or Rust, and experience with Truffle or Hardhat. A hybrid work model and ongoing professional development are available.