Lead Blockchain Architect - Scalable, Secure Solutions

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development budget

Leadership growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Blockchain Architect in Bloemfontein to lead the design and implementation of transformative blockchain solutions. You will define the technical vision, standards, and architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency across projects.

The role requires deep expertise in distributed ledger technology and collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical strategies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture and software design.
• Deep understanding of blockchain frameworks (Hyperledger, Ethereum, Corda).
• Expertise in cryptographic principles, distributed systems, and smart contracts.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable blockchain solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership with ability to influence technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of robust and scalable blockchain architectures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and consensus mechanisms.
• Define technical standards and best practices for blockchain development and deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concepts for new blockchain applications and integrations.

Tools

Hyperledger Fabric

Ethereum

Corda

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Blockchain Architect in Bloemfontein to lead the design and implementation of transformative blockchain solutions. You will define the technical vision, standards, and architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency across projects.

The role requires deep expertise in distributed ledger technology and collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical strategies.