Enterprise Blockchain Architect: Secure, Scalable Solutions

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a seasoned Blockchain Architect to design and oversee secure, scalable enterprise blockchain solutions. You will engage with clients to capture requirements, translate them into robust technical designs, and guide development teams through delivery.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise with Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, and Quorum, strong cryptography knowledge, and hands-on smart contract experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in solution architecture for enterprise blockchain implementations.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise-grade platforms such as Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, or Quorum.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable distributed ledger systems.
• Strong knowledge of smart contracts, cryptography, and network protocols.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with blockchain solutions.
• Familiarity with API design and integration patterns for enterprise systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Master's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end enterprise blockchain solutions with emphasis on scalability, security, and performance.
• Evaluate platforms, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic techniques.
• Translate business requirements into architectural blueprints.
• Collaborate with clients, product managers, and engineers on roadmaps and implementation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership through development and deployment phases.
• Ensure adherence to security standards and governance frameworks.
• Develop proofs-of-concept to validate designs and technical feasibility.
• Stay informed about emerging blockchain technologies and applications.
• Communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to reusable components and best practices for enterprise blockchain solutions.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Hyperledger Fabric

R3 Corda

Quorum

Smart contracts

Cloud integration

Security & cryptography

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a seasoned Blockchain Architect to design and oversee secure, scalable enterprise blockchain solutions. You will engage with clients to capture requirements, translate them into robust technical designs, and guide development teams through delivery.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise with Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, and Quorum, strong cryptography knowledge, and hands-on smart contract experience.