Senior Blockchain Architect: Lead Scalable, Secure DLT

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a Senior Blockchain Architect to shape the design and implementation of core blockchain solutions. You will lead architectural vision, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient systems and collaborate with engineering, product, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of DLT, smart contracts, and multiple blockchain platforms, with strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive software architecture and design experience with a focus on blockchain.
• Deep knowledge of DLT, consensus algorithms and smart contract development (e.g., Solidity).
• Proven ability to design enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Experience with multiple platforms: Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the architectural vision for blockchain platforms and apps.
• Lead secure, scalable, high-performance blockchain solution design.
• Evaluate and select blockchain technologies and tools.
• Provide technical leadership to blockchain teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with business goals.
• Develop standards, best practices, and documentation for blockchain dev.
• Conduct feasibility studies and PoCs for new initiatives.
• Ensure security, integrity, and robustness of implementations.
• Stay current with trends and innovations in blockchain.

Skills

Software architecture

Blockchain

DLT

Consensus algorithms

Smart contracts

Solidity

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Go

Java

Python

Education

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

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Corda

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a Senior Blockchain Architect to shape the design and implementation of core blockchain solutions. You will lead architectural vision, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient systems and collaborate with engineering, product, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of DLT, smart contracts, and multiple blockchain platforms, with strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.