Smart Contract Security Engineer: Auditor & Developer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 344,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Office in Bloemfontein

Hands-on blockchain projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a Smart Contract Auditor & Developer to ensure the security and reliability of contracts across Ethereum-compatible chains. You will audit code, identify vulnerabilities, and help craft secure contracts for DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs.

The role involves writing tests, collaborating with developers, and staying up-to-date with security practices. Located in Bloemfontein, this contractor role offers exposure to cutting-edge blockchain projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in smart contract development, particularly with Solidity on Ethereum or compatible chains.
• Proven experience in auditing smart contracts or performing security reviews of blockchain code.
• Strong understanding of common smart contract vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Familiarity with blockchain development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry).

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough security audits of smart contracts written in Solidity and other relevant languages.
• Identify vulnerabilities, bugs, and potential exploits in smart contract code.
• Provide detailed audit reports with clear explanations of findings and recommended fixes.
• Develop secure and efficient smart contracts for various blockchain applications (e.g., DeFi, NFTs, DAOs).
• Write comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for smart contracts.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement security improvements and best practices.
• Stay current with the latest smart contract development techniques, security risks, and audit methodologies.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal audit tools and processes.
• Assist in the deployment and verification of smart contracts on mainnet.

Skills

Smart contract security

Analytical thinking

Communication of findings

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a Smart Contract Auditor & Developer to ensure the security and reliability of contracts across Ethereum-compatible chains. You will audit code, identify vulnerabilities, and help craft secure contracts for DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs.

The role involves writing tests, collaborating with developers, and staying up-to-date with security practices. Located in Bloemfontein, this contractor role offers exposure to cutting-edge blockchain projects.