Blockchain Solutions Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a strategic and technically adept Blockchain Solutions Architect to design and oversee the implementation of innovative blockchain solutions that align with our business objectives. You will translate stakeholder needs into robust technical designs and guide development teams through the full project lifecycle.

If you have deep blockchain architecture expertise and a proven ability to architect complex systems, this is an ideal opportunity to shape the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of software architecture experience, with at least 4 years in blockchain.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise blockchain solutions.
• Knowledge of Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and Corda; smart contract development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end blockchain solutions tailored to business requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, consensus mechanisms, and tools for implementation.
• Develop technical blueprints, architecture diagrams, and documentation for blockchain projects.
• Collaborate with business analysts and product managers to define project scope and technical feasibility.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess existing systems and identify opportunities for blockchain integration and optimization.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Smart contract development

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cloud platforms knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Corda

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and technically adept Blockchain Solutions Architect to join their team based in Bloemfontein . This role is critical in designing and overseeing the implementation of innovative blockchain solutions that align with our business objectives. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into robust technical designs, and guide development teams through the entire project lifecycle. If you have a deep understanding of blockchain architectures and a proven ability to architect complex systems, this is an ideal opportunity to shape the technological future of our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end blockchain solutions tailored to specific business requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, consensus mechanisms, and tools for implementation.
• Develop technical blueprints, architecture diagrams, and documentation for blockchain projects.
• Collaborate with business analysts and product managers to define project scope and technical feasibility.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess existing systems and identify opportunities for blockchain integration and optimization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Over 7 years of experience in software architecture, with at least 4 years focused on blockchain technology .
• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Deep knowledge of various blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda) and smart contract development .
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Generous salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on pioneering blockchain initiatives in Bloemfontein .
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A collaborative environment fostering innovation and technical expertise.
• Chance to be at the forefront of technological transformation in the crypto space .