Senior DeFi Engineer: Smart Contracts & Protocols

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Vibrant Randburg office

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior DeFi Developer to lead blockchain-based finance solutions. You will design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts and integrate them with front-end interfaces and external protocols.

The role emphasizes security audits, performance optimization, and staying ahead of DeFi innovations, with a collaborative team and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic crypto space.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in software development, with 2+ years in DeFi/smart contracts.
• Proficient in Solidity and blockchain frameworks.
• Strong understanding of AMMs, yield farming, and DeFi concepts.
• Experience with smart contract security and audits.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy DeFi smart contracts.
• Integrate smart contracts with user interfaces and external protocols.
• Optimize smart contract performance and security, including testing and audits.
• Contribute to architectural design and technical roadmap of new DeFi products.
• Stay current with emerging DeFi trends and innovations.

Skills

Solidity

Blockchain development

Smart contracts

DeFi protocols

Security audits

Hardhat

Truffle

Problem-solving

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior DeFi Developer to lead blockchain-based finance solutions. You will design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts and integrate them with front-end interfaces and external protocols.

The role emphasizes security audits, performance optimization, and staying ahead of DeFi innovations, with a collaborative team and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic crypto space.