Remote Lead Blockchain Architect — Strategy & Innovation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 2,938,000 - 4,244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Flexible hours

Equity options

Global health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of a next-generation blockchain infrastructure. This senior, fully remote role requires strategic thinking, guidance for a team of engineers, and alignment of blockchain initiatives with business objectives.

You will define technical roadmaps, evaluate platforms, and ensure performance and security across enterprise-grade solutions while working from a remote workspace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software architecture with a blockchain focus.
• Deep knowledge of Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Polkadot.
• Experience designing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Strong cryptography, distributed systems, and consensus knowledge.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure blockchain networks.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for blockchain development.
• Lead and mentor a team of blockchain engineers.
• Evaluate platforms, consensus mechanisms, and technologies.
• Translate requirements into technical strategies with stakeholders.
• Oversee deployment ensuring reliability and performance.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Consensus algorithms

Cryptography

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team mentorship

Technical mentorship

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Polkadot

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of a next-generation blockchain infrastructure. This senior, fully remote role requires strategic thinking, guidance for a team of engineers, and alignment of blockchain initiatives with business objectives.

You will define technical roadmaps, evaluate platforms, and ensure performance and security across enterprise-grade solutions while working from a remote workspace.