Senior Smart Contract Developer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Token allocations

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Smart Contract Developer to design, test, and deploy secure smart contracts for decentralized apps. This remote-first role requires deep Ethereum knowledge, Solidity proficiency, and collaboration with auditors and engineers to ensure robustness.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in software development with a focus on smart contracts, familiarity with CI/CD, and prior experience in blockchain security and optimization. Remote-first with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and blockchain development frameworks (Truffle, Hardhat, Foundry).
• Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and decentralized systems.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines for smart contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure and high-performance smart contracts on Ethereum using Solidity.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into functional smart contract logic.
• Implement best practices for security, gas optimization, and upgradeability patterns.
• Conduct code reviews and participate in security audits with internal and external teams.
• Integrate smart contracts with front-end applications and backend services.
• Research and implement new blockchain technologies to enhance product offerings.

Skills

Solidity

Blockchain development

CI/CD

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Foundry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented and motivated Senior Smart Contract Developer to join their globally distributed, remote-first team, based out of Benoni . You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts for a variety of decentralized applications. This position requires a deep understanding of blockchain technology, particularly Ethereum, and proficiency in languages like Solidity. You will work closely with product teams, auditors, and other engineers to ensure the robustness and security of our client's blockchain offerings. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer to contribute to innovative projects in the rapidly expanding Web3 ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure and high-performance smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum using Solidity.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into functional smart contract logic.
• Implement best practices for smart contract security, gas optimization, and upgradeability patterns.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and participate in security audits with internal and external teams.
• Integrate smart contracts with front-end applications and backend services.
• Research and implement new blockchain technologies and techniques to enhance product offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with blockchain development frameworks (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Foundry).
• Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and decentralized systems.
• Experience with automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for smart contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses or token allocations.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and support for professional development.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects in the decentralized space.