Smart Contract Developer (Solidity)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token-based incentives

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a skilled Smart Contract Developer to design, develop, test, and deploy secure Solidity contracts for diverse dApps and blockchain solutions. You will build core logic, ensuring reliability and security, while collaborating with developers, product managers, and architects to deliver cutting-edge blockchain products.

The ideal candidate has strong Solidity experience, a solid grasp of EVM, and proficiency with frameworks like Truffle, Hardhat, or Foundry, plus Web3

Qualifications

• Proven experience in smart contract development with Solidity.
• Strong understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and blockchain principles.
• Experience with blockchain development frameworks such as Truffle, Hardhat, or Foundry.
• Knowledge of smart contract security best practices and common vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with Web3 libraries (e.g., ethers.js, web3.js) and development tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts using Solidity.
• Develop decentralized applications (dApps) that interact with contracts.
• Conduct testing (unit, integration, security) of smart contracts.
• Perform security audits and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with team to define smart contract requirements and architectures.
• Optimize contracts for gas efficiency and performance.

Skills

Solidity

EVM understanding

Web3 libraries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Truffle

Hardhat

Foundry

ethers.js

web3.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Smart Contract Developer specializing in Solidity to join their innovative team in Soweto . You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts for various decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain-based solutions. This role is essential for building the core logic of our client's blockchain products, ensuring reliability, security, and adherence to best practices. You will work closely with other developers, product managers, and architects to bring cutting-edge blockchain solutions to life. The ideal candidate is passionate about decentralized technologies and eager to contribute to impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts using Solidity.
• Develop decentralized applications (dApps) that interact seamlessly with smart contracts.
• Conduct thorough testing, including unit, integration, and security testing, of smart contracts.
• Perform security audits and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the team to define smart contract requirements and architectural designs.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency and performance on blockchain networks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in smart contract development with a strong focus on Solidity.
• Solid understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and blockchain principles.
• Experience with blockchain development frameworks such as Truffle, Hardhat, or Foundry.
• Knowledge of smart contract security best practices and common vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with Web3 libraries (e.g., ethers.js, web3.js) and development tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for token-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning new blockchain technologies.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Soweto .
• Work on exciting projects at the forefront of the blockchain industry.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility.