Senior Blockchain Architect & Tech Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation
Health benefits
Leadership development
Hybrid work
Digital assets leadership

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to define the technical vision, strategy, and architecture for its blockchain ecosystem. You will guide a team of developers and engineers in designing, implementing, and scaling complex solutions in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires 10+ years in software architecture with a strong blockchain focus, plus deep knowledge of Ethereum, Hyperledger or Polkadot, cryptography, and leadership skills to drive robust, scalable

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years in software architecture with blockchain focus (5+ years).
  • Knowledge of Ethereum, Hyperledger, Polkadot and consensus mechanisms.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the overall blockchain architecture and roadmap.
  • Lead design and development of scalable, secure blockchain solutions.
  • Evaluate and select blockchain technologies, platforms, and frameworks.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to blockchain teams.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications with stakeholders.
  • Oversee security, performance, and maintainability best practices.

Skills

Blockchain architecture
Leadership
Distributed systems
Cryptography
Smart contract development
Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ethereum
Hyperledger
Polkadot

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a visionary Lead Blockchain Architect to define the technical vision, strategy, and architecture for its blockchain ecosystem. You will guide a team of developers and engineers in designing, implementing, and scaling complex solutions in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires 10+ years in software architecture with a strong blockchain focus, plus deep knowledge of Ethereum, Hyperledger or Polkadot, cryptography, and leadership skills to drive robust, scalable

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