Senior Blockchain Architect & Tech Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career development

Training & conferences

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Blockchain Engineer to guide a technical team in delivering scalable blockchain solutions. You will shape architecture, mentor engineers, and drive secure deployments from concept to production in distributed ledger projects.

You will lead design reviews, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into robust blockchain software.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading blockchain teams and projects.
• Deep knowledge of Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric platforms.
• Proficiency in Solidity and Rust for smart contracts and tooling.
• Strong background in distributed systems, cryptography, and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of blockchain projects.
• Define technical strategies and architectural roadmaps.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into tech solutions.
• Evaluate new blockchain technologies and ensure secure, scalable delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Blockchain development

Architecture design

Smart contracts

dApps

Cryptography

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Solidity

Rust

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Blockchain Engineer to guide a technical team in delivering scalable blockchain solutions. You will shape architecture, mentor engineers, and drive secure deployments from concept to production in distributed ledger projects.

You will lead design reviews, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into robust blockchain software.