Fully Remote Lead Blockchain Architect | Enterprise

Placements24

Kempton Park

Remote

ZAR 2,468,000 - 3,785,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Generous paid time off

Professional development resources

Collaborative international team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Solutions Architect to join a fully remote, global team. Design and oversee enterprise blockchain architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability across industries.

You will mentor engineers, define technical roadmaps, select platforms (Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Corda), and work with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust distributed systems. Remote-first environment with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in designing enterprise blockchain architectures.
Strong understanding of blockchain platforms, consensus algorithms, and DLTs.
Proven ability to lead complex, scalable, and secure blockchain initiatives.
Experience with smart contract development and integration.
Solid knowledge of cryptography and cloud integrations with blockchain.

Responsibilities

Design and architect end-to-end blockchain solutions for enterprise clients, considering scalability, security, interoperability, and performance.
Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and technologies (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Corda, custom solutions).
Develop technical roadmaps and strategies for blockchain implementations, aligning with business objectives.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Create detailed technical design documents, including system architecture diagrams, data models, and API specifications.
Assess and mitigate risks including security vulnerabilities and regulatory compliance.