Senior Blockchain Architect

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Architect to lead the design and strategy of our blockchain initiatives. This fully remote role offers the chance to shape scalable, secure decentralized systems for a globally distributed team.

You will define the technical roadmap, evaluate emerging platforms, and mentor development teams while ensuring performance and security across cloud integrations with AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software architecture and systems design.
• 5+ years of blockchain architecture and development.
• Expertise in Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda and consensus mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee scalable and secure blockchain architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend blockchain platforms, protocols, and tools for various use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to blockchain development teams.
• Define technical standards and best practices for blockchain development and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain technology advancements and propose innovative solutions.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Smart contracts

Cloud integration

Technical leadership

Communication

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Corda

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary and highly experienced Senior Blockchain Architect to lead the design and strategy of their blockchain initiatives. Operating in a fully remote capacity, this role is critical for shaping the future of our decentralized systems and applications. You will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of our blockchain infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a thought leader in the blockchain space to drive innovation and impact from anywhere in the world, working with a globally distributed team of experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of scalable and secure blockchain architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend blockchain platforms, protocols, and tools for various use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to blockchain development teams.
• Define technical standards and best practices for blockchain development and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain technology advancements and propose innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and systems design.
• 5+ years of dedicated experience in blockchain architecture and development.
• In-depth knowledge of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda) and consensus mechanisms.
• Expertise in distributed systems, cryptography, and smart contract development.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and its integration with blockchain.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape and lead impactful blockchain projects .
• Generous budget for professional development and conferences.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work culture.