Remote Lead Blockchain Architect, Decentralized Systems

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 2.964.000 - 4.282.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Equity options

Cutting-edge tools

Professional development budget

Health, dental, vision insurance

Annual bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect to define the architectural vision for a global blockchain ecosystem, including protocols, smart contracts, and dApp infrastructure.

You will lead design and development of scalable, secure systems, evaluate technologies, mentor teams, and translate business requirements into technical roadmaps, while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in blockchain architecture and design.
• Knowledge of Ethereum, Polkadot, Cosmos, and Solana.
• Strong cryptography and distributed systems understanding.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Rust, and Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Java, Python, and C++.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Aufgaben

• Define and document architectural vision for blockchain ecosystem, including protocols, smart contracts, and dApp infrastructure.
• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure decentralized applications and platforms.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain technologies, consensus algorithms, and development tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams involved in blockchain development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain best practices for blockchain development, security, and performance optimization.
• Oversee the integration of blockchain solutions with existing systems and third-party applications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concepts for new blockchain technologies and use cases.
• Ensure the long-term maintainability and upgradeability of blockchain architectures.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in the blockchain space.

Kenntnisse

Blockchain architecture

Ethereum/Polkadot/Cosmos/Solana

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Solidity

Rust

Go

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Python

C++

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in CS/EE

PhD in CS/EE

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Ethereum

Polkadot

Cosmos

Solana

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect to define the architectural vision for a global blockchain ecosystem, including protocols, smart contracts, and dApp infrastructure.

You will lead design and development of scalable, secure systems, evaluate technologies, mentor teams, and translate business requirements into technical roadmaps, while staying ahead of industry trends.