Senior Solidity Developer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Modern office in Stellenbosch

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Solidity Developer to design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts for diverse blockchain applications. You will work on cutting-edge DeFi and crypto projects, contributing to high-quality code and scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with product teams and other developers to implement features, perform security-conscious reviews, and stay ahead of evolving blockchain security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional software development, with at least 2 years in Solidity and smart contracts.
• Deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
• Experience with DeFi protocols and related technologies.
• Familiarity with Truffle, Hardhat, or Ganache.
• Strong grasp of security principles and common vulnerabilities in smart contracts.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient Solidity code for smart contracts on Ethereum.
• Develop and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) using smart contracts as backend logic.
• Test, debug, and optimize smart contracts for security and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to build new features.
• Perform code reviews for junior developers and share best practices.
• Stay updated with blockchain tech, smart contract security, and DeFi trends.

Skills

Solidity

Ethereum

DeFi

Smart contract security

Testing & debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Ganache

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Solidity Developer to join their innovative team in Stellenbosch . You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts for a variety of applications within the crypto & blockchain ecosystem. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to the development of next-generation decentralized solutions. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in blockchain technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Solidity code for smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum.
• Develop and implement decentralized applications (dApps) utilizing smart contracts as their backend logic.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and optimization of smart contracts to ensure security and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and build new features.
• Perform code reviews for junior developers and contribute to the team's technical best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in blockchain technology, smart contract security, and DeFi.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years focused on Solidity and smart contract development.
• Deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and its nuances.
• Experience with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and related technologies.
• Familiarity with blockchain development tools such as Truffle, Hardhat, or Ganache.
• Strong grasp of security principles and common vulnerabilities in smart contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects within the rapidly growing blockchain industry.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• Vibrant team culture and modern office facilities in Stellenbosch.