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Blockchain Architect

Impronics DigitechJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Full-time
Work setup
Hybrid
Experience
Senior
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As a Blockchain Architect at Impronics Digitech, you design end-to-end architecture for blockchain-based financial systems with deep expertise in stablecoin design, development, and deployment. You focus on stablecoin frameworks, tokenomics, interoperability, scalability, and regulatory compliance. As a technical leader, you work closely with cross-functional teams to drive the strategic implementation of stablecoin infrastructure that is secure, efficient, and scalable.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and architecture of blockchain platforms, specifically focusing on stablecoin implementation including fiat-backed, algorithmic, or hybrid models
  • Architect smart contracts and token issuance frameworks such as ERC-20, ERC-1400, and SPL for stablecoins
  • Develop high-level and detailed architecture documentation including security models, data flow, and protocol designs
  • Define and implement on-chain and off-chain components related to stablecoin infrastructure, including oracles, custodians, liquidity mechanisms, and compliance tools
  • Collaborate with DevOps, legal, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory and security best practices are built into the design, including AML/KYC, auditing, and chain analysis
  • Oversee token economics modeling, including supply management, reserve strategies, and redemption flows
  • Lead evaluations of Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions for scalability and interoperability with stablecoins
  • Stay ahead of blockchain trends, stablecoin regulations such as MiCA, and advancements in smart contract frameworks

What you bring

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related field
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in blockchain architecture
  • Proven experience designing and launching stablecoin solutions
  • Deep understanding of public and permissioned blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, and Hyperledger
  • Experience designing and auditing smart contracts using Solidity, Rust, or similar languages
  • Familiarity with blockchain consensus mechanisms including PoW, PoS, and BFT
  • Strong understanding of cryptography, distributed systems, and security protocols
  • Knowledge of token standards including ERC-20, ERC-777, ERC-1155, and SPL
  • Experience working with oracles such as Chainlink and Band Protocol, and integrating decentralized identity and KYC solutions

Nice to have

  • Experience integrating stablecoins with DeFi ecosystems or traditional finance systems
  • Hands-on experience with CBDC or enterprise tokenization projects
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to stablecoins, such as FATF guidelines, MiCA, and FinCEN
  • Contributions to blockchain open-source projects or whitepapers
  • Experience with zk-SNARKs, rollups, or other Layer 2 scaling technologies

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