Blockchain Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development budget

Dynamic Sandton office

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Blockchain Architect in Sandton to lead the design and development of scalable, secure blockchain solutions. You will define the technical architecture and guide teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring robust cryptography and cloud integration.

The role demands deep platform knowledge (Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, Solana), strong leadership, and a track record of enterprise-grade deployments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Blockchain Architect or senior blockchain engineer with a strong portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, Solana) and their underlying technologies.
• Proficiency in smart contract development, distributed systems, and cryptography.
• Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing environments and infrastructure integration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, secure, and robust blockchain architectures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and technologies for specific use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for blockchain solutions.
• Oversee the implementation of smart contracts, dApps, and other decentralized components.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Blockchain Architecture

Smart Contract

Distributed Systems

Cryptography

Cloud Integration

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Ethereum

Hyperledger

Corda

Solana

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger

Corda

Solana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Blockchain Architect to lead the design and development of innovative blockchain solutions in Sandton . You will be responsible for conceptualizing and defining the technical architecture of our blockchain initiatives, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed ledger technologies and their application across various industries. It's an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of our technological landscape within the exciting crypto and blockchain sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, secure, and robust blockchain architectures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and technologies for specific use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for blockchain solutions.
• Oversee the implementation of smart contracts, dApps, and other decentralized components.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Blockchain Architect or senior blockchain engineer with a strong portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, Solana) and their underlying technologies.
• Proficiency in smart contract development, distributed systems, and cryptography.
• Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing environments and infrastructure integration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects in the crypto and blockchain space.
• Professional development budget and support for continuous learning.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Sandton .
• Chance to influence the technological direction of a leading organization.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.