Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field., Industry certifications such as Certified Blockchain Developer or Ethereum Developer Certificate., Minimum 4 years of experience as a Blockchain Developer or in a similar role., Proficiency in Solidity, Web3.js, and smart contract development..

Key responsibilities:

Design and develop decentralised applications using blockchain technologies.

Create, audit, and deploy smart contracts, primarily using Solidity or similar languages.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Conduct regular code reviews and smart contract audits to ensure security and performance.

Job description

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

6 - 12-month contract, dependent on client requirements.

COMPANY:

UnicornClub.io is your platform designed to help funded FinTech startups, scaleups, and growing tech companies build and scale their tech teams faster by tapping into our unique South African talent pool.

LOCATION:

South Africa

WORKING MODEL:

Remote

JOB OVERVIEW:

A dynamic and experienced Blockchain Developer is sought to join a fully remote development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing decentralised applications (dApps) and smart contracts, with a passion for blockchain technologies and a solid understanding of cryptographic principles. Experience in FinTech is advantageous.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop decentralised applications using blockchain technologies.
Create, audit, and deploy smart contracts, primarily using Solidity or similar languages.
Integrate blockchain systems with existing applications using APIs and Web3 tools.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
Conduct regular code reviews and smart contract audits to ensure security and performance.
Monitor and optimise blockchain transaction flows and gas efficiency.
Stay informed about emerging trends, protocols, and tools within the blockchain ecosystem.
Contribute to architecture and design decisions for blockchain-based platforms.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Proficiency in Solidity, Web3.js, ethers.js, and smart contract development.
Strong understanding of Ethereum and other blockchain platforms (e.g. Solana, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain).
Experience with decentralised finance (DeFi), digital wallets, and token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, etc.)
Familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js or Python.
Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and security best practices.
Version control using Git.
Comfortable working in Agile environments.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Industry certifications such as Certified Blockchain Developer, Ethereum Developer Certificate, or similar.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 4 years of experience as a Blockchain Developer or in a similar role.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

Experience in the FinTech industry.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks related to blockchain and digital assets.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing tools for smart contracts (e.g. Hardhat, Truffle, Ganache).
Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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