Lead Enterprise Blockchain Architect

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Blockchain Solutions Architect to design and lead end-to-end blockchain initiatives for enterprise clients. Translate business needs into scalable architectures and guide cross-functional teams from concept to production across multiple platforms.

The role requires deep DLT knowledge, experience with Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and Corda, plus smart contracts, cloud, and containerization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise software architecture and solution design.
• Demonstrated design/implementation of blockchain solutions in enterprise contexts.
• Deep understanding of DLTs, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Smart contract development experience with Solidity, Chaincode or DAML is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end blockchain solutions for business needs.
• Evaluate blockchain platforms (Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Corda) and technologies.
• Develop technical roadmaps, proofs-of-concept, prototypes for initiatives.
• Collaborate with analysts, product managers, and stakeholders on scope.
• Lead and mentor development teams, ensuring architectural best practices.
• Define integration strategies with existing enterprise systems.
• Assess risks and stay updated on blockchain trends and protocols.
• Provide expert guidance and thought leadership on blockchain adoption.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution design

DLT / blockchain

Smart contracts

DLT platforms

Cloud platforms

Docker & Kubernetes

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Solidity

Chaincode

DAMl

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Blockchain Solutions Architect to design and lead end-to-end blockchain initiatives for enterprise clients. Translate business needs into scalable architectures and guide cross-functional teams from concept to production across multiple platforms.

The role requires deep DLT knowledge, experience with Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and Corda, plus smart contracts, cloud, and containerization.