Senior Enterprise Blockchain Architect – Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Blockchain Solutions Architect to design and oversee enterprise blockchain implementations in Soweto, Gauteng. You will translate business needs into robust architectural designs and lead technical teams through multi-platform deployments.

The role requires deep knowledge of DLTs, smart contracts, and cloud/container technologies, with a focus on secure, scalable solutions for the South African market.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in software architecture and design, with at least 4 years in blockchain.
• Proven experience delivering complex enterprise blockchain solutions.
• Deep knowledge of DLTs, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Understanding of smart contract development and integration.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers.
• Strong system integration, data modeling, and API design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to lead teams.
• Experience in Soweto, Gauteng or similar environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure blockchain architectures for enterprise needs.
• Evaluate and recommend platforms like Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Corda.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and scope.
• Develop technical roadmaps and implementation strategies.
• Oversee development and deployment, ensuring architectural standards.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies for blockchain implementations.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security practices.
• Create architectural diagrams and specifications; stay updated on trends.

Skills

Blockchain architectures

DLTs

Cloud platforms

Containerization

API design

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Hyperledger Fabric

Ethereum

Corda

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Blockchain Solutions Architect to design and oversee enterprise blockchain implementations in Soweto, Gauteng. You will translate business needs into robust architectural designs and lead technical teams through multi-platform deployments.

The role requires deep knowledge of DLTs, smart contracts, and cloud/container technologies, with a focus on secure, scalable solutions for the South African market.