Lead Blockchain Architect

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Fully remote position

Professional development budget

Health coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect to define the strategic technical direction and design scalable, secure crypto and blockchain solutions for a globally distributed team.

You will mentor engineering teams, drive architecture decisions, evaluate technologies, and ensure performance and security while collaborating with product and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software architecture with a focus on blockchain.
• Deep expertise in Ethereum, Polkadot, Cosmos and consensus algorithms.
• Proven experience designing large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong cryptography, security principles and smart contract practices.
• Excellent leadership and remote team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee scalable, secure blockchain architectures.
• Lead evaluation and selection of blockchain technologies, protocols, and tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to blockchain teams.
• Develop architectural standards, best practices, and patterns.
• Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into strategy.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Leadership

Remote team management

Cryptography

Smart contract development

Tools

Ethereum

Polkadot

Cosmos

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to join their fully remote, elite technical team. You will be responsible for defining the strategic technical direction and designing the architecture for our next-generation Crypto & Blockchain solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed ledger technologies, consensus mechanisms, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. You will lead architectural initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and ensure that our blockchain platforms are scalable, secure, and performant, driving innovation from concept to implementation in a globally distributed setting and setting the technical vision for the company's future.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, secure, and robust blockchain architectures.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of blockchain technologies, protocols, and tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to blockchain development teams.
• Develop architectural standards, best practices, and patterns for blockchain solutions.
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical strategies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and design, with a significant focus on blockchain technology.
• Deep expertise in various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Polkadot, Cosmos) and consensus algorithms.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of cryptography, security principles, and smart contract development best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills, with experience managing remote technical teams.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and equity options.
• Fully remote position with complete flexibility in work location.
• Opportunity to shape the technological future of a leading blockchain company.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and continuous learning.