Senior Decentralized Application (dApp) Developer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Equity options

Annual budget for professional dev

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Decentralized Application (dApp) Developer to design, develop, and deploy robust dApps across blockchain ecosystems. This fully remote role requires leadership in scalable, secure solutions and close collaboration with product and design teams.

You will write and verify smart contracts (Solidity), connect them to front-end interfaces, and stay ahead of web3 developments. Remote, international team with equity options and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on dApp or blockchain development.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and experience with smart contract development frameworks (Hardhat, Truffle).
• Expertise in front-end development technologies (React, Vue.js, Angular) and connecting them to blockchain networks (Web3.js, Ethers.js).
• Solid understanding of blockchain concepts, including ERC-20 and ERC-721 standards, and decentralized storage.
• Experience with IPFS or other web3 technologies is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills; strong remote collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable and secure decentralized applications.
• Write efficient and well-tested smart contracts and integrate them with front-end interfaces.
• Develop and maintain user interfaces for dApps using modern front-end technologies.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate user stories and mockups into functional dApps.
• Optimize dApp performance and user experience.
• Integrate with various blockchain networks and third-party APIs.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions to ensure code quality.
• Stay current with developments in web3, blockchain technology, and dApp development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in production environments.

Skills

Solidity

Smart contracts

Front-end frameworks

Web3.js

Ethers.js

Blockchain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

IPFS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a visionary startup building the next generation of decentralized applications that will revolutionize user interaction and data ownership. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Decentralized Application (dApp) Developer to join our fully remote team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robust, user-friendly dApps across various blockchain ecosystems. This role offers the exciting prospect of working on pioneering projects with a significant impact, all while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a remote work environment. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers to bring innovative ideas to life. If you are passionate about web3 and building the future of the internet, this is the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable and secure decentralized applications.
• Write efficient and well-tested smart contracts (e.g., Solidity) and integrate them with front-end interfaces.
• Develop and maintain user interfaces for dApps using modern front-end technologies.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate user stories and mockups into functional dApps.
• Optimize dApp performance and user experience.
• Integrate with various blockchain networks (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon, BSC) and third-party APIs.
• Conduct code reviews, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure code quality.
• Stay current with the latest developments in web3, blockchain technology, and dApp development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on dApp or blockchain development.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and experience with smart contract development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle).
• Expertise in front-end development technologies (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular) and connecting them to blockchain networks (e.g., Web3.js, Ethers.js).
• Solid understanding of blockchain concepts, including consensus mechanisms, token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721), and decentralized storage.
• Experience with IPFS, decentralized identity, or other web3 technologies is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking web3 projects.
• Annual budget for professional development and conferences.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Company-provided equipment and home office stipend.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.