Remote Blockchain Architect - Lead Scalable DApps Security

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 2,938,000 - 3,918,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Blockchain Architect to design and guide the implementation of scalable blockchain solutions. You will define technical strategy, craft architectures, and ensure security across decentralized platforms in a fully remote role.

You bring 8+ years in software architecture with 5+ years in blockchain, deep knowledge of Ethereum/Solana/Polkadot ecosystems, and proven experience building dApps and smart contracts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software architecture and design, with 5+ years in blockchain and decentralized systems.
• Deep understanding of Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot ecosystems.
• Proven experience architecting complex dApps, smart contracts, and enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, consensus algorithms, and network security in distributed env.
• Experience with cloud infra (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of scalable, secure blockchain architectures and dApps.
• Define standards, best practices, and governance models for blockchain development.
• Evaluate platforms, protocols, and technologies for new initiatives.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Provide mentorship to engineering teams on blockchain technologies and implementation strategies.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and potential disruptions in blockchain space.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Blockchain architecture

dApps

Smart contracts

Cloud infra

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Blockchain Architect to design and guide the implementation of scalable blockchain solutions. You will define technical strategy, craft architectures, and ensure security across decentralized platforms in a fully remote role.

You bring 8+ years in software architecture with 5+ years in blockchain, deep knowledge of Ethereum/Solana/Polkadot ecosystems, and proven experience building dApps and smart contracts.