Blockchain Solutions Architect — Hybrid ( Durban )

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work

Learning & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced Blockchain Solutions Architect to design and guide the implementation of cutting-edge blockchain solutions tailored to meet business needs. This hybrid role combines work-from-home flexibility with collaborative sessions in the Durban office to maximize productivity and team engagement.

The successful candidate will translate complex requirements into scalable, secure architectures, evaluate platforms, and lead development teams through the

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software architecture and design, with 3+ years in blockchain technologies.
• Knowledge of Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda and their strengths/weaknesses.
• Experience with smart contract design patterns and security best practices.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure and GCP and their integration with blockchain.
• Strong ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end blockchain solutions, including topology, consensus mechanisms and data models.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms for different use cases.
• Develop architectural blueprints, specs and integration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess and mitigate risks, ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Blockchain architectures

Smart contract design patterns

Cloud platform integration

Analytical & problem-solving

Platform evaluation

Team leadership

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced Blockchain Solutions Architect to design and guide the implementation of cutting-edge blockchain solutions tailored to meet business needs. This hybrid role combines work-from-home flexibility with collaborative sessions in the Durban office to maximize productivity and team engagement.

The successful candidate will translate complex requirements into scalable, secure architectures, evaluate platforms, and lead development teams through the