Senior Solidity Developer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote environment

Health insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Solidity Developer to join a fully remote team building secure DeFi smart contracts and scalable dApps. You will own the full lifecycle from design to deployment, collaborate with product and front-end teams, and optimize for gas efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 5+ years of software experience including 3+ years in Solidity, and a passion for blockchain security and Ethereum-based standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused on Solidity.
• Experience deploying contracts on Ethereum or EVM-compatible chains.
• Knowledge of cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721).
• Familiarity with Web3 frameworks and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure Solidity contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.
• Architect DeFi protocols and dApps with attention to robustness and scalability.
• Conduct security reviews and audits to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure contract integrity.
• Optimize contracts for gas efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with product teams and front-end developers to integrate contracts with UIs.
• Stay current with Solidity, Ethereum ecosystem, and security best practices.

Skills

Solidity

Web3

Security best practices

Gas optimization

Ethereum

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Solidity Developer to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This position is crucial for the development of secure and efficient smart contracts that power their innovative decentralized applications. You will take ownership of the entire smart contract development lifecycle, from conception and design to deployment and ongoing optimization. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned developer passionate about decentralized finance (DeFi) and the potential of blockchain technology to make a significant impact from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, secure Solidity smart contracts for various blockchain platforms.
• Architect and implement complex DeFi protocols and dApps, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and security audits to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure contract integrity.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with product teams and front-end developers to integrate smart contracts with user interfaces.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in Solidity, Ethereum ecosystem, and blockchain security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on Solidity and smart contract development .
• Proven experience building and deploying successful smart contracts on Ethereum or EVM-compatible chains.
• Deep understanding of blockchain principles, including cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, etc.).
• Familiarity with Web3 development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry) and testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and secure code.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with global collaboration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development in the rapidly expanding blockchain sector .
• Be part of a forward-thinking company at the cutting edge of decentralized technology.