Smart Contract Developer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

On-site role

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Smart Contract Developer in Nelspruit to design, develop, test, and deploy secure contracts for decentralized apps and blockchain solutions.

You will work with architects and product teams to implement efficient, audited contracts, improve gas usage, and stay current with security best practices in the field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in smart contract development, particularly Solidity.
• Strong understanding of blockchain tech, consensus mechanisms, and token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721).
• Familiarity with blockchain development environments and tools like Truffle, Hardhat, Ganache.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and deploy secure smart contracts on Ethereum, BSC, and other platforms.
• Develop dApps that interface with deployed contracts.
• Collaborate with architects to define contract specs and architecture.
• Perform code reviews and security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

Solidity

Blockchain knowledge

Programming (JavaScript/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Ganache

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented Smart Contract Developer to join their growing team in Nelspruit . This position is dedicated to the design, development, testing, and deployment of secure and efficient smart contracts that form the foundation of our decentralized applications and blockchain solutions. You will work closely with architects and product teams to bring innovative ideas to life on the blockchain. The ideal candidate is passionate about writing clean, secure code and has a strong understanding of blockchain principles and their application in creating automated, trustless agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, BSC).
• Develop decentralized applications (dApps) that interact with deployed smart contracts.
• Collaborate with senior developers and architects to define smart contract specifications and architecture.
• Perform thorough code reviews and security audits of smart contracts to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Optimize smart contract gas usage and performance for efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in smart contract languages, tools, and security best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in smart contract development , particularly using Solidity.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, including consensus mechanisms and token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721).
• Familiarity with blockchain development environments and tools (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Ganache).
• Experience with security best practices for smart contracts and common vulnerability patterns.
• Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain projects in the heart of Nelspruit .
• On-site role promoting team collaboration and direct mentorship.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and support for professional development.