Solidity Engineer at ether.fi

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure, efficient, and scalable smart contracts for blockchain-based applications.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications for decentralized applications.
• Implement and test smart contracts using Solidity, ensuring compliance with Ethereum standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to junior developers to maintain code quality and security.
• Design and execute automated testing frameworks to ensure the reliability and robustness of smart contracts.
• Participate in the development of decentralized applications (DApps) that leverage blockchain technology for secure and transparent transactions.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, smart contract development, and cryptographic protocols.
• Document smart contract logic, interfaces, and interactions for clarity and maintainability.
• Work with third-party auditors to ensure the security of our blockchain projects and address any vulnerabilities identified.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers within the team.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in Solidity development, with a strong track record of building and deploying smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic principles.
• Proficiency in Ethereum development tools such as Truffle, Hardhat, and Remix.
• Experience with decentralized application (DApp) development, including frontend integration and user experience design.
• Knowledge of security best practices for smart contracts, including formal verification and vulnerability mitigation techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex blockchain-related issues.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of critical components of blockchain projects.
• Experience with blockchain analytics tools and understanding of on-chain data structures.
• Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Preferred: Experience with other blockchain platforms such as Binance Smart Chain or Polygon.
• Preferred: Familiarity with IPFS, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and cross-chain protocols.
• Preferred: Background in cybersecurity or software engineering with a focus on distributed systems.
• Preferred: Experience with blockchain-based identity systems or token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, etc.).