Lead Blockchain Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Stock options

Remote-friendly

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure blockchain solutions. The role is fully remote, enabling you to shape our strategic direction from Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA, and mentor a team of engineers across distributed locations.

You will define technical roadmaps, evaluate technologies, and drive security, performance, and governance across platforms such as Ethereum, Hyperledger, and Corda.

Formación

• Extensive experience in blockchain architecture, design and development with a proven delivery record.
• Deep understanding of Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and Corda platforms and related tech.
• Expertise in smart contract development (Solidity/Chaincode) and dApp architecture.

Responsabilidades

• Define and oversee architectural design of blockchain platforms, protocols and dApps.
• Evaluate and select blockchain technologies, consensus mechanisms and development tools.
• Develop technical strategy and roadmaps for future blockchain initiatives.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Ensure security, scalability and performance of blockchain solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain developers and engineers.
• Conduct research on new blockchain trends and potential applications.
• Establish best practices for blockchain development, governance and deployment.
• Represent the company in technical discussions and forums related to blockchain technology.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Blockchain architecture

Smart contract development

Cryptography

Distributed systems

Cloud integration

Educación

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science/Information Technology

Herramientas

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Corda

Solidity

Chaincode

AWS

Descripción del empleo

About the Role Join our client, a leading innovator in the crypto and blockchain sector, as their Lead Blockchain Architect. This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility and the chance to shape the strategic direction of our blockchain initiatives from Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA . As our Lead Architect, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure blockchain solutions. You will play a pivotal role in defining our technical roadmap, evaluating emerging technologies, and mentoring a team of talented engineers. This role is critical for driving our company's growth and influence in the decentralized ecosystem, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. We are looking for a visionary leader who is passionate about building the future of finance and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the architectural design of blockchain platforms, protocols, and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain technologies, consensus mechanisms, and development tools.
• Develop technical strategy and roadmaps for future blockchain initiatives.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of all blockchain solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of blockchain developers and engineers.
• Conduct research on new blockchain trends, innovations, and potential applications.
• Establish best practices for blockchain development, governance, and deployment.
• Represent the company in technical discussions and forums related to blockchain technology.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in blockchain architecture, design, and development, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Deep understanding of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda) and their underlying technologies.
• Expertise in smart contract development (Solidity, Chaincode, etc.) and dApp architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, distributed systems, and network protocols.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with blockchain solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and projects.

Benefits

• This role comes with a highly competitive compensation package, including a significant annual bonus and stock options.
• As a fully remote employee, you will enjoy full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, ample paid time off, and a generous budget for professional development and conferences.
• Our client values work-life balance and offers flexible working hours.
• You will have the opportunity to work on industry-defining projects, collaborate with world-class talent, and contribute to the future of decentralized technology from your base in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA .
• This is an exceptional chance to lead and innovate within the exciting crypto and blockchain domain.