Senior Enterprise Blockchain Architect – Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget forCon

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a globally recognized financial services firm to hire a Blockchain Solutions Architect in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade blockchain networks, ensuring security, scalability, and regulatory alignment.

You will evaluate platforms such as Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and Corda, translate business needs into technical blueprints, and guide cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of enterprise architecture experience, with 4+ years in blockchain.
• Deep knowledge of blockchain protocols (permissioned & permissionless), consensus algorithms, and smart contracts.
• Experience with Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, or Ethereum.
• Strong security, cryptography, and data protection understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of enterprise blockchain solutions ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Evaluate and recommend blockchain platforms (Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Corda) for specific use cases.
• Develop technical specifications, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct feasibility studies, PoCs, and technology evaluations for new initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security best practices.
• Stay updated on blockchain advancements and enterprise applications.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Hyperledger Fabric

R3 Corda

Ethereum

Distributed ledger

Cryptography

Security best practices

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Hyperledger Fabric

R3 Corda

Ethereum

Job description

Placements24 partners with a globally recognized financial services firm to hire a Blockchain Solutions Architect in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade blockchain networks, ensuring security, scalability, and regulatory alignment.

You will evaluate platforms such as Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and Corda, translate business needs into technical blueprints, and guide cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles.