Remote Lead Blockchain Architect — Equity & Impact

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Fully remote

Health benefits

Learning stipend

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of our next-generation blockchain solutions. The role is fully remote and requires translating business needs into scalable infrastructure while guiding a global development team.

You will define the technical roadmap, oversee architectural decisions, and ensure security and performance across platforms, with ownership of strategic initiatives in the crypto and blockchain space.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software architecture with a focus on blockchain.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Proven track record of enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Experience with Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall architecture for blockchain-based systems and applications.
• Lead the technical design and development of new blockchain platforms and protocols.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to blockchain development teams.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of all deployed blockchain solutions.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Corda

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of our next-generation blockchain solutions. The role is fully remote and requires translating business needs into scalable infrastructure while guiding a global development team.

You will define the technical roadmap, oversee architectural decisions, and ensure security and performance across platforms, with ownership of strategic initiatives in the crypto and blockchain space.