Blockchain Developer

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:



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