Remote Lead Blockchain Architect - Visionary, Scalable DLT

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Remote-first
Professional development
Health coverage
Conference access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect to design and guide the implementation of cutting-edge blockchain solutions. This fully remote role, based conceptually in Mahikeng, North West, requires strategic vision, deep expertise in distributed ledger technologies, and the ability to mentor architects and engineers across global teams.

You will define roadmaps, evaluate technologies, ensure security and scalability, and stay ahead of industry trends to align with long-term business

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in enterprise architecture with blockchain specialization.
  • Strong knowledge of multiple blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda).
  • Proven ability to design complex dApps and smart contracts.
  • Expertise in cryptography, consensus, distributed systems, and networks.
  • Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end blockchain architectures including infrastructure, protocols and apps.
  • Define technical roadmaps for blockchain initiatives aligned with business goals.
  • Evaluate and select blockchain technologies for diverse use cases.
  • Lead and mentor architects and engineers, fostering technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and business units to gather requirements.
  • Create technical specifications, blueprints, and documentation.
  • Oversee implementation and ensure design integrity and quality.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in deployments.
  • Stay updated on blockchain trends and best practices.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and interoperable.

Skills

Blockchain architecture
Distributed systems
Cryptography
Leadership
Cloud integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Ethereum
Hyperledger Fabric
Corda
AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect to design and guide the implementation of cutting-edge blockchain solutions. This fully remote role, based conceptually in Mahikeng, North West, requires strategic vision, deep expertise in distributed ledger technologies, and the ability to mentor architects and engineers across global teams.

You will define roadmaps, evaluate technologies, ensure security and scalability, and stay ahead of industry trends to align with long-term business

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