Senior DeFi Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation package

100% remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Global distributed team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DeFi Engineer to design, build, and deploy advanced DeFi protocols in a fully remote setup. You will work on lending, lending, exchanges, and yield farming, using Solidity and modern toolchains. The role requires deep DeFi knowledge and a track record of secure smart contracts.

The position emphasizes ownership, asynchronous collaboration, and ongoing security learning, with competitive compensation and token-based incentives possible.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of software engineering with 3+ years in blockchain/DeFi.
• Proven experience deploying DeFi protocols or apps.
• Expertise in Solidity and smart contract development.
• Knowledge of DeFi primitives, tokenomics, and financial math.
• Familiarity with Ethereum-compatible networks and ecosystems.
• Experience with Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry, and libraries like Ethers.js/Web3.js.
• Strong security mindset and threat awareness.
• Excellent analytical and collaborative skills for remote work.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and deploy complex DeFi protocols and smart contracts, focusing on lending, borrowing, exchanges, and yield farming.
• Architect robust and scalable solutions for decentralized financial products.
• Write secure, efficient, and well-documented smart contracts, primarily using Solidity.
• Conduct rigorous testing, including unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality financial applications.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for new DeFi product development.
• Optimize smart contract performance and manage gas costs.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Stay updated with DeFi advancements and security considerations.

Conocimientos

Solidity

DeFi development

Smart contract design

Security best practices

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Herramientas

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Ethers.js

Web3.js

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a trailblazer in the Crypto & Blockchain industry, is seeking a Senior DeFi Engineer to join their dynamic and entirely remote team. This role focuses on the innovative development and implementation of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocols and products. You will be at the forefront of designing, building, and deploying sophisticated financial instruments on the blockchain, contributing significantly to the evolution of decentralized finance. As a fully remote-first company, we value asynchronous communication, transparency, and a strong sense of ownership. If you are a talented engineer with a passion for DeFi and a desire to work on groundbreaking projects from anywhere in the world, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy complex DeFi protocols and smart contracts, particularly focusing on areas like lending, borrowing, exchanges, and yield farming.
• Architect robust and scalable solutions for decentralized financial products.
• Write secure, efficient, and well-documented smart contracts, primarily using Solidity.
• Conduct rigorous testing, including unit, integration, and performance testing, to ensure protocol stability and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, research, and other engineering disciplines to deliver high-quality financial applications.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for new DeFi product development.
• Optimize smart contract performance and manage gas costs effectively.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements and security considerations in the DeFi space.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years specializing in blockchain and DeFi development.
• Proven experience developing and deploying successful DeFi protocols or applications.
• Expertise in Solidity programming and smart contract development best practices.
• Deep understanding of DeFi primitives, tokenomics, and financial mathematics relevant to decentralized systems.
• Familiarity with various blockchain networks (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon, BSC) and their respective ecosystems.
• Experience with relevant development tools such as Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry, and libraries like Ethers.js/Web3.js.
• Strong understanding of security principles and common DeFi vulnerabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a generous base salary and potential for token-based incentives.
• Enjoy the unparalleled flexibility of a 100% remote work environment.
• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Continuous professional development is encouraged, with opportunities for conference attendance and further education.
• You'll join a globally distributed, talented team working on the cutting edge of financial innovation.
• Be a part of shaping the future of finance from wherever you are.