Remote Senior Blockchain Architect: Lead Scalable Platforms

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary package

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional development allowance

Equity or token options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Architect to shape the strategic blueprint for enterprise blockchain initiatives. You will design complex, scalable, and secure solutions and lead distributed teams in a remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes staying ahead of trends, selecting platforms, and translating business requirements into architectural roadmaps while collaborating with stakeholders across global teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software architecture experience, with at least 5 years in blockchain and distributed systems.
• Proven track record designing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Ethereum, Hyperledger, and Corda, with smart contract development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating them with blockchain services.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure blockchain architectures and ecosystems.
• Evaluate platforms, protocols, and technologies for diverse use cases.
• Develop technical roadmaps and architectural blueprints for implementations.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams and ensure adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into blockchain strategy.
• Stay ahead of blockchain trends and drive innovative approaches.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

System design

Cloud platforms

Smart contract development

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger

Corda

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Architect to shape the strategic blueprint for enterprise blockchain initiatives. You will design complex, scalable, and secure solutions and lead distributed teams in a remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes staying ahead of trends, selecting platforms, and translating business requirements into architectural roadmaps while collaborating with stakeholders across global teams.