Senior Blockchain Architect – Lead Scalable, Secure DLT Solutions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development budget

Dynamic Sandton office

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Blockchain Architect in Sandton to lead the design and development of scalable, secure blockchain solutions. You will define the technical architecture and guide teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring robust cryptography and cloud integration.

The role demands deep platform knowledge (Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, Solana), strong leadership, and a track record of enterprise-grade deployments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Blockchain Architect or senior blockchain engineer with a strong portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, Solana) and their underlying technologies.
• Proficiency in smart contract development, distributed systems, and cryptography.
• Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing environments and infrastructure integration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, secure, and robust blockchain architectures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and technologies for specific use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for blockchain solutions.
• Oversee the implementation of smart contracts, dApps, and other decentralized components.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Blockchain Architecture

Smart Contract

Distributed Systems

Cryptography

Cloud Integration

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Ethereum

Hyperledger

Corda

Solana

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger

Corda

Solana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Blockchain Architect in Sandton to lead the design and development of scalable, secure blockchain solutions. You will define the technical architecture and guide teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring robust cryptography and cloud integration.

The role demands deep platform knowledge (Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, Solana), strong leadership, and a track record of enterprise-grade deployments.