Smart Contract Developer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a meticulous and innovative Smart Contract Developer to design, code, test, and deploy secure contracts powering decentralized applications. This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration with flexible remote work.

You will work with Solidity and tools like Truffle, Hardhat, Remix, optimize gas usage, and ensure security. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in smart contract development and a solid understanding of blockchain basics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Solidity or other relevant smart contract programming languages.
• Strong understanding of blockchain principles including consensus mechanisms and cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on blockchain platforms like Ethereum or Polygon.
• Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers to define smart contract requirements and functionalities.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency and security, mitigating common vulnerabilities.
• Integrate smart contracts with front-end applications and other backend services.
• Participate in code reviews, security audits, and debugging of smart contracts.

Skills

Solidity

Blockchain fundamentals

Gas optimization

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Remix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and innovative Smart Contract Developer to join their growing team in Bloemfontein . You will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts that power decentralized applications and automated processes within the Crypto & Blockchain domain. This hybrid role allows for collaboration with colleagues in the office while also offering remote work flexibility. You will play a crucial role in building the core logic of our decentralized products, ensuring they are robust, reliable, and meet the highest standards of security and performance, contributing to the company's leadership in innovative digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on blockchain platforms like Ethereum or Polygon.
• Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers to define smart contract requirements and functionalities.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency and security, mitigating common vulnerabilities.
• Integrate smart contracts with front-end applications and other backend services.
• Participate in code reviews, security audits, and debugging of smart contracts.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience specifically in smart contract development .
• Proficiency in Solidity or other relevant smart contract programming languages.
• Strong understanding of blockchain principles, including consensus mechanisms and cryptography.
• Experience with blockchain development tools and frameworks (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Remix).
• Knowledge of DeFi principles and experience with popular DeFi protocols is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a balance between in-office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• Exciting projects at the forefront of blockchain technology and decentralized finance.