Senior Smart Contract Developer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote global team

Health, dental and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Smart Contract Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will write, test, and deploy secure smart contracts for decentralized applications with a strong focus on security and gas efficiency.

The role requires 4+ years of software experience, 2+ years in smart contract development, and deep knowledge of Solidity, EVM, and DeFi protocols. You will collaborate across backend and frontend teams on cutting-edge blockchain projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 4+ years software development experience, 2+ years in smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and frameworks like Truffle/Hardhat.
• Strong understanding of EVM and blockchain security principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy secure smart contracts in Solidity.
• Implement security best practices to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Optimize contracts for gas efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with backend/frontend teams to integrate contracts into dApps.
• Review code and contribute to test frameworks and patterns.
• Research new blockchain technologies and patterns.

Skills

Solidity

Smart contract development

Ethereum

Security best practices

Testing & QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/related

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly proficient Senior Smart Contract Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will be responsible for writing, testing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts that form the backbone of their decentralized applications. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, a strong understanding of security best practices in blockchain development, and a passion for innovation in the crypto space. You will contribute directly to the development of innovative financial products and services on the blockchain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality smart contracts using Solidity or similar languages.
• Implement security best practices to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure contract integrity.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with backend and frontend developers to integrate smart contracts into dApps.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and contribute to the development of testing frameworks.
• Research and implement new blockchain technologies and smart contract patterns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years dedicated to smart contract development .
• Expertise in Solidity and experience with frameworks like Truffle or Hardhat.
• Deep understanding of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and blockchain security principles.
• Familiarity with token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, etc.) and DeFi protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach to code quality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for token-based compensation.
• Fully remote work environment with global team collaboration.
• Access to cutting-edge blockchain projects and technologies.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.