Senior Blockchain Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Global health insurance

Remote work stipend

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Solutions Architect to join our distributed team in a remote-first role. You will design and oversee enterprise-grade blockchain solutions, balancing technical depth with strategic vision to address complex business challenges.

You will evaluate platforms, guide development teams, and document architectures while collaborating with stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software architecture with 4+ years in enterprise blockchain.
• Expertise in Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum or Corda.
• Strong cryptography and distributed systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end blockchain solutions and define tech roadmaps.
• Evaluate platforms, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic techniques.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure secure architectural practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into designs.
• Develop proofs-of-concept and document architectural decisions.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Security best practices

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Hyperledger Fabric

Ethereum

Corda

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering entity in the Crypto & Blockchain industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Blockchain Solutions Architect to join their distributed team. This role is crucial for designing and overseeing the implementation of sophisticated blockchain solutions that address complex business challenges. You will leverage your deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to architect robust, scalable, and secure distributed systems. As a remote-first position, it offers the opportunity to work from anywhere, collaborating with a global team of experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology and its applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end blockchain solutions, defining technical strategies and roadmaps for enterprise adoption.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic techniques for diverse use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and security standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical designs.
• Develop proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and technical documentation to validate and communicate architectural decisions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Over 8 years of experience in software architecture and design, with a minimum of 4 years focused on enterprise blockchain solutions .
• In-depth knowledge of various blockchain frameworks (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Corda) and distributed ledger technologies.
• Strong understanding of cryptography, distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence architectural direction in complex projects.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level compensation package.
• Stock options and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive global health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous remote work stipend and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative, innovative, and fully remote work culture focused on shaping the future of blockchain.