Senior dApp Architect: Lead Scalable Blockchain Solutions

Placements24

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Professional development
Career growth opportunities
Modern Pretoria office
Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Decentralized Application Architect to define the technical vision and design scalable dApps leveraging blockchain technology. You will lead complex decentralized systems with emphasis on security, performance, and user-centric design, collaborating with product, UI/UX, and blockchain developers to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in software architecture and 3+ years in blockchain, with hands-on Solidity and

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent with focus on software architecture.
  • 6+ years in software architecture and development, with 3+ years in blockchain.
  • Proven experience designing decentralized systems.
  • Deep knowledge of Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana protocols and capabilities.
  • Strong security and architectural decision‑making.

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable, secure, and performant decentralized applications (dApps) using blockchain technology.
  • Define the technical roadmap and architectural blueprint for new dApp initiatives.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, consensus mechanisms, and development tools.
  • Oversee the development of smart contracts, ensuring they align with the overall dApp architecture and security best practices.
  • Collaborate with front-end and back-end development teams to ensure seamless integration of decentralized components.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to dApp development teams.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concepts for new dApp ideas and technologies.
  • Ensure adherence to security standards and best practices throughout the dApp development lifecycle.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the blockchain and dApp space.
  • Document architectural decisions and technical specifications clearly and comprehensively.

Skills

Blockchain architecture
Smart contracts
Security and risk management
Team leadership
Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ethereum
Polygon
Solana

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Decentralized Application Architect to define the technical vision and design scalable dApps leveraging blockchain technology. You will lead complex decentralized systems with emphasis on security, performance, and user-centric design, collaborating with product, UI/UX, and blockchain developers to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in software architecture and 3+ years in blockchain, with hands-on Solidity and

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