Smart Contract Security Auditor (On-site East London)

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 413,000 - 827,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractor role with hourly/project‑or

Conference sponsorships

Growth opportunities

Team of skilled professionals

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking skilled Smart Contract Auditors for on-site work in East London, Eastern Cape. You will perform security reviews of smart contracts on various platforms, identify vulnerabilities, and report findings to clients.

The role requires 3+ years in smart contract development or security auditing, strong Solidity knowledge, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a security‑minded team focused on blockchain safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in smart contract development or security auditing.
• In-depth knowledge of smart contract programming languages, particularly Solidity.
• Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, including Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and common DeFi protocols.
• Experience with common smart contract vulnerabilities and exploit techniques.
• Proficiency with security auditing tools and static analysis frameworks.
• Ability to read and understand complex codebases and identify subtle security flaws.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security audits of smart contracts written in Solidity, Vyper, or other relevant languages.
• Analyze smart contract code for vulnerabilities such as reentrancy, overflows/underflows, front-running, and access control issues.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of smart contract code.
• Use auditing tools and frameworks to identify potential security risks.
• Write detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings and remediation strategies with clients.
• Stay up-to-date with latest vulnerabilities, attack vectors and best practices.
• Contribute to auditing methodologies and tools and verify security fixes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Auditing tools

Static analysis frameworks

Solidity knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking skilled Smart Contract Auditors for on-site work in East London, Eastern Cape. You will perform security reviews of smart contracts on various platforms, identify vulnerabilities, and report findings to clients.

The role requires 3+ years in smart contract development or security auditing, strong Solidity knowledge, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a security‑minded team focused on blockchain safety.