Blockchain Solutions Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Blockchain Solutions Architect to design scalable architectures for enterprise clients. You will craft architectures across Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and Corda, translating business needs into robust technical blueprints while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, clear communication, and leadership in a fully remote setup with opportunities for innovation and impact across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 8+ years in software architecture with 4+ years in blockchain tech.
• Strong knowledge of multiple blockchain platforms and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end blockchain solutions tailored to business needs.
• Evaluate platforms, consensus protocols, and related tech.
• Translate business requirements into technical specs and diagrams.
• Provide guidance to development teams throughout projects.
• Contribute to pre-sales with technical proposals.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed ledger

Cloud integration

API design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Hyperledger Fabric

Ethereum

Corda

Job description

About the Role

Join Our client, a pioneering force in leveraging blockchain for enterprise solutions, as a remote Blockchain Solutions Architect. This fully remote position is ideal for a visionary technologist who excels at designing and articulating complex blockchain architectures that solve real-world business problems. You will work with clients and internal teams to define requirements, conceptualize solutions, and guide the implementation of blockchain-based systems. Your expertise will span across various blockchain platforms and consensus mechanisms, enabling you to craft innovative and scalable architectures. As a remote-first organization, we value clear communication, self-discipline, and a passion for decentralized technologies. You will be instrumental in driving the adoption of blockchain across diverse industries. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to translate business needs into robust technical blueprints. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our client's ambitious blockchain initiatives, based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA , but executed entirely remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end blockchain solutions tailored to specific business requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, consensus protocols, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop detailed architectural diagrams, documentation, and proof-of-concepts.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess the feasibility and potential impact of integrating blockchain solutions with existing systems.
• Stay updated on emerging blockchain technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Present technical solutions and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with blockchain implementations.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities by assisting in the development of technical proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in software architecture and design, with a significant focus (4+ years) on blockchain technologies.
• Deep understanding of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Corda) and their architectures.
• Proficiency in designing distributed ledger technologies and smart contract applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with blockchain solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise system integration and API design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for a remote role.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects concurrently in a remote environment.
• Experience in a client-facing or consulting role is highly desirable.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering significant flexibility and the ability to work from anywhere. Our client provides a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise blockchain adoption and work on challenging, impactful projects. Continuous learning and professional development opportunities are provided. Embrace a collaborative, remote-first culture focused on innovation and client success. This role, technically based around Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA , offers true geographical freedom.