Lead Blockchain Architect - Hybrid, Strategic Innovator

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Full benefits package

Hybrid work model

Leadership opportunities

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to spearhead blockchain strategy and development in Pretoria. This leadership role requires deep understanding of blockchain technology, architecture oversight, and mentoring a team of engineers in a hybrid work model.

You will define technical direction, assess emerging technologies, and collaborate with business leaders to drive enterprise-wide blockchain adoption, balancing collaboration and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Extensive software architecture experience with blockchain focus.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Deep knowledge of blockchain platforms, consensus, and smart contracts.
• Experience integrating blockchain with existing IT landscapes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the blockchain architecture strategy for the company.
• Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure blockchain solutions.
• Evaluate emerging blockchain technologies and assess their applicability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to blockchain teams.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify blockchain opportunities.
• Establish standards and governance for blockchain development.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud integration

Security best practices

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to spearhead blockchain strategy and development in Pretoria. This leadership role requires deep understanding of blockchain technology, architecture oversight, and mentoring a team of engineers in a hybrid work model.

You will define technical direction, assess emerging technologies, and collaborate with business leaders to drive enterprise-wide blockchain adoption, balancing collaboration and flexibility.