Blockchain Technical Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Blockchain Technical Lead to guide development teams and architect enterprise-grade blockchain solutions. This on-site role focuses on defining technical strategies, mentoring engineers, and delivering complex projects with robust security and scalability.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and distributed systems, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive innovation and

Qualifications

• Extensive blockchain development and architecture experience with leadersh ip of technical teams.
• Deep knowledge of multiple blockchain platforms and consensus mechanisms.
• Proficiency in smart contract development and distributed system design.
• Strong software architecture experience and design-pattern knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and guide teams.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a team of blockchain developers and engineers.
• Architect scalable, secure blockchain solutions for enterprise clients.
• Oversee development, testing, and deployment of smart contracts and dApps.
• Define technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines for the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of deployed systems.
• Conduct technical reviews and guide on complex challenges.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues.

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Communication

Agile methodologies

Distributed systems

Blockchain architecture

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Outils

Solidity

Go

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Corda

CI/CD pipelines

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leader in developing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions, is seeking an experienced Blockchain Technical Lead to join their team in Randburg, Gauteng, ZA . This role requires a highly skilled individual to guide development teams, architect robust blockchain solutions, and ensure the successful implementation of complex projects. You will be instrumental in defining technical strategies, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation within the blockchain space. This position is on-site, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and enabling close collaboration on critical projects. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and distributed systems, coupled with strong leadership capabilities. Join us to make a significant impact on enterprise adoption of blockchain technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of blockchain developers and engineers.
• Architect and design scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain solutions for enterprise clients.
• Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of smart contracts and dApps.
• Define technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines for the blockchain team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients, product managers, and other engineering leads, to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure the performance, security, and reliability of deployed blockchain systems.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance on complex technical challenges.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues.
• Contribute to the company's technical vision and strategy for blockchain initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in blockchain development and architecture, with a proven track record of leading technical teams.
• Deep understanding of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda) and consensus mechanisms.
• Proficiency in smart contract development (e.g., Solidity, Go) and distributed system design.
• Strong experience in software architecture and design patterns.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, on-site team environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement, and significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

The role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, ZA , providing a dedicated on-site work environment.

We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, offering the chance to work on impactful enterprise blockchain solutions.