Senior Smart Contract Auditor - Remote Contractor

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 827,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Smart Contract Auditor to lead security reviews of blockchain applications. You will audit contracts written in Solidity and other languages, run static and dynamic analyses, and create testing frameworks to uncover vulnerabilities before deployment.

The role offers strong autonomy and impact in the Rustenburg blockchain ecosystem. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity, deep EVM understanding, and expertise with tools like Slither and Mythril.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity with a focus on smart contract auditing.
• Deep understanding of EVM architecture and contract security.
• Proficiency in Solidity, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience with Hardhat/Truffle and security tools (Slither/Mythril).
• Ability to read complex codebases and explain findings clearly.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Certifications like Certified Smart Contract Auditor are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits of Solidity/Vyper smart contracts.
• Identify vulnerabilities such as reentrancy and overflows.
• Perform static analysis and develop scripts for deeper checks.
• Execute dynamic analysis and fuzz testing.
• Analyze transaction data to detect exploits.
• Provide detailed vulnerability reports and remediation guidance.
• Advise development teams on secure coding practices.
• Stay updated on new attack vectors and best practices.
• Contribute to internal auditing tools and methodologies.

Skills

Smart contract audit

Blockchain security

Solidity

JavaScript

Python

Hardhat

Truffle

Slither

Mythril

Tools

Solidity tooling

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Smart Contract Auditor to lead security reviews of blockchain applications. You will audit contracts written in Solidity and other languages, run static and dynamic analyses, and create testing frameworks to uncover vulnerabilities before deployment.

The role offers strong autonomy and impact in the Rustenburg blockchain ecosystem. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity, deep EVM understanding, and expertise with tools like Slither and Mythril.