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Defi Automation Engineer

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DeFi Automation Engineer


Location: London, UK or UAE on site

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About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative DeFi Automation Engineer to join our client fast growing team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of the decentralized finance revolution, responsible for integrating and automating interactions with a wide array of on-chain protocols. Your work will be critical in developing robust, systematic, and scalable solutions that drive our core operations.


This is a unique opportunity for a candidate with a strong blend of smart contract expertise and traditional software engineering skills to build the next generation of DeFi infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities:

* Systematically integrate with various DeFi protocols (e.g., DEXs, lending markets, yield farms) across multiple blockchain networks.

* Design, develop, and maintain automated systems for on-chain operations, including trading, liquidity management, and asset custody.

* Write, test, and deploy smart contracts; proficiency beyond Solidity is highly valued.

* Develop and maintain off-chain automation bots, data pipelines, and monitoring tools using languages like Python or Java.

* Collaborate with the quant and trading teams to translate strategies into reliable, automated code.

* Conduct code reviews and contribute to the overall security and robustness of our systems.

* Stay abreast of the latest developments in the DeFi ecosystem, including new protocols, security vulnerabilities, and best practices.


Ideal Candidate Profile:

* Proven experience in a similar role within the DeFi space, ideally from:

* DeFi Funds or Algorithmic Trading Firms

* Leading DeFi Protocols

* DeFi Custody or Infrastructure Providers


Required Skills & Qualifications:

* Strong experience in smart contract development with Solidity. Proficiency in other smart contract languages (e.g., Rust for Solana, Vyper) is a significant plus.

* Solid foundation in general-purpose programming languages such as Python or Java.

* Demonstrable experience in systematically integrating with on-chain DeFi protocols.

* A deep understanding of the DeFi landscape, including MEV, gas optimization, and blockchain data structures.

* Familiarity with Web3 libraries (e.g., web3.py, ethers.js) and interacting with blockchain nodes.


Bonus Qualifications (Highly Desirable):

* Experience in on-chain auditing or security review of smart contracts.

* Knowledge of cryptographic primitives used in blockchain.

* Experience in a fast-paced, quantitative trading or systematic finance environment.

* Contributions to open-source DeFi projects or a public portfolio of smart contracts.

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