Blockchain Architect

Job Summary

designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-grade blockchain solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Blockchain Solution Design & Architecture

• Design end-to-end blockchain solutions including

  on-chain/off-chain integration

  ,

  consensus design

  ,

  smart contract frameworks

  , and

  node topology

  .
• Develop

  scalable, secure, and cost-efficient blockchain architectures

  , optimizing gas fees, transaction throughput, and network performance.
• Define and implement

  upgrade strategies for smart contract systems

  , ensuring backward compatibility and operational continuity.
• Design strategies for

  data storage, interoperability, and privacy compliance

  , adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.

• Technical Leadership & Governance

• Provide architectural direction and

  mentorship to blockchain developers

  , ensuring clean, secure, and modular smart contract development.
• Conduct design and code reviews, enforce best practices for cryptographic integrity, and manage deployment processes across environments.
• Establish

  standards, frameworks, and governance policies

  for blockchain adoption within the organization.

• Integration & Scalability

• Develop

  off-chain/on-chain integration

  strategies with enterprise systems
• Design

  node topology

  , sharding, and scaling mechanisms for distributed applications.
• Optimize gas fees, block validation, and transaction costs for both public and private chains.

• Compliance, Security & Privacy

• Architect

  secure key management

  , access control, and auditing mechanisms.
• Implement

  multi-signature, zero-knowledge proof, and privacy-preserving techniques

  where appropriate.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business teams, legal, and regulatory stakeholders to translate functional needs into blockchain solutions.
• Document architecture blueprints, deployment patterns, and security models.
• Evaluate emerging blockchain technologies and make recommendations for adoption.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Certified Blockchain Architect
• 15+ years of IT experience, including

  5+ years in blockchain solution architecture

  .
• Proven experience in

  land/property registration, public sector

  , or similar large-scale systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing

  enterprise-grade blockchain networks

  using Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum or Quorum.
• Deep knowledge of

  blockchain protocols

  : Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Quorum.
• Expertise in

  smart contract design, audits, and upgrade mechanisms

  .
• Experience with

  off-chain/on-chain data integration

  using APIs, Oracles, and microservices.
• Knowledge of

  consensus algorithms

  (PoW, PoS, PBFT, Raft, IBFT).
• Experience designing

  node topologies

  , managing scalability, and optimizing gas and transaction costs.
• Strong understanding of

  legal, compliance, and privacy frameworks

  (GDPR, KYC/AML).
• Proficiency in

  cryptographic principles

  (encryption, hashing, key management, multisig).
• Experience mentoring and leading

  blockchain development teams

  .

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on innovation and scalability.
• Passion for emerging technologies and continuous learning.

Preferred Tools & Frameworks

• Node.js , Solidity, Go, Java,
• Hyperledger Fabric SDKs, Quorum Tessera
• IPFS, Filecoin, Chainlink, oracles integration
• Truffle, Hardhat, Remix, Ganache