Remote Blockchain Architect: Build Scalable Solutions

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Stock options

Home office allowance

Professional development

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Solutions Architect to lead end-to-end blockchain design for diverse use cases. You will select platforms, craft technical blueprints, and guide cross-functional teams in secure, scalable architectures from home office.

The role requires 10+ years in software architecture with blockchain expertise, strong communication, and the ability to mentor developers across time zones.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years in software architecture and design, with blockchain focus.
• Deep knowledge of public, private, and consortium blockchain architectures.
• Experience with smart contract languages and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end blockchain solutions for diverse business use cases.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and technologies based on project requirements.
• Develop comprehensive technical blueprints, including data models, network topology, and integration strategies.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and development teams on architectural decisions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify risks in blockchain implementations and propose mitigation strategies.
• Define standards and best practices for blockchain development and deployment.
• Conduct POCs and pilot projects to validate architectural approaches.
• Stay updated with latest blockchain tech, DLT, and cryptography.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Cloud platforms

Smart contracts

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Solidity

Go

Rust

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Solutions Architect to lead end-to-end blockchain design for diverse use cases. You will select platforms, craft technical blueprints, and guide cross-functional teams in secure, scalable architectures from home office.

The role requires 10+ years in software architecture with blockchain expertise, strong communication, and the ability to mentor developers across time zones.