Remote Blockchain Architect - Lead Scalable, Secure DApps

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 2,470,000 - 3,787,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Fully remote

Groundbreaking blockchain projects

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Globally distributed team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Blockchain Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure blockchain solutions for a remote-first team.

You will define technical standards, evaluate platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger, Polkadot, and Solana, and mentor distributed development teams across regions. A Master's degree and 8+ years in software architecture with 5+ years in blockchain are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in software architecture with 5+ years in blockchain.
• Deep knowledge of Ethereum, Hyperledger, Polkadot, Solana.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, Solidity, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable, secure blockchain solutions.
• Define standards and best practices for blockchain development.
• Evaluate technologies, protocols, and tools.
• Translate business requirements into technical specs.
• Lead remote blockchain teams and mentoring.
• Oversee smart contracts and dApps implementations.
• Ensure security practices in designs.
• Stay updated on blockchain trends.
• Communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Go

Rust

Solidity

JavaScript

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Blockchain Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure blockchain solutions for a remote-first team.

You will define technical standards, evaluate platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger, Polkadot, and Solana, and mentor distributed development teams across regions. A Master's degree and 8+ years in software architecture with 5+ years in blockchain are required.