Solana Developer (Project-based)

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Do you wanna be a part of the Linum Labs Solana Talent Pool?

Who we are 👋

Linum Labs has been leading the charge in blockchain product development since 2016. We're a group of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers dedicated to crafting client solutions that harness the power of blockchain and web3.

What we need 🧩

We are looking for a mid-senior Solana Developer (3-5 years of experience) with a deep understanding of blockchain technology and a passion for creating efficient, secure, and scalable smart contracts. With your expertise in Rust and Solana’s architecture, you’ll design and maintain smart contracts, optimize their performance, and collaborate with front-end teams to integrate on-chain and off-chain data.

This role is fully remote, offering flexibility in your work location, preferably for candidates based in South Africa or Europe.

Responsibilities 🛠️

• Design, develop, and maintain smart contracts on the Solana blockchain.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate on-chain and off-chain data.
• Optimize and scale smart contract performance for low-latency and high-throughput applications.
• Write secure, efficient, and reusable code.

Requirements 🎯

• Proven experience as a Solana developer with hands-on expertise in Rust programming.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, Solana’s architecture, and the SPL token standard.
• Familiarity with smart contract development and auditing best practices.
• Experience with Solana's framework for creating and deploying smart contracts.
• Understanding of Solana’s DeFi protocols, NFTs, or other ecosystem verticals is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications 📋

• Experience in Web3 development, specifically with Solana-based projects.
• Contributions to open-source Solana or blockchain projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Our Ideal Candidate🌟

You’re a driven, disciplined developer with excellent communication skills, staying up-to-date with industry trends. In a remote setting, you manage tasks, expectations, and schedules independently.

• Thrive on learning new technologies and embrace flexible solutions.
• Adapt quickly to support our fast-growing, evolving business.
• Flawless English and outstanding communication.
• Creative, approachable, with a “can-do” attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Handle routine and complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing markets and company needs.
• Capable of understanding complex technical concepts.

Why You'll Love Working With Us 🦄

We're a tight-knit team that cares about each other. You'll have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. We value work-life balance and understand that sometimes you need to recharge your batteries.

Our hiring process 🚀

• Culture Interview: A casual chat to see if you are the right fit for our team.
• Technical Assessment: A task designed to evaluate your proficiency in your tech stack and your ability to handle real-world programming challenges that are reflective of the work we do.
• Technical Interview: This is a conversation between you, our CTO, and the project Team Lead to discuss your technical skills and background.
• C-suite Interview: Meet with our COO and discuss our work ethics, task prioritization, and the values that drive our success.

Equal Opportunity 🌈

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equality and weaving a community that values diverse perspectives and experiences and are actively seeking a diverse pool of applicants. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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